Welcome to Happy Science

Happy Science is an organization of people who aim to achieve true happiness by deepening and widening their love, and reaching a higher level of enlightenment, based on the teachings (the Truth) taught by Ryuho Okawa. By building a wonderful life, we spread our happiness to those around and to society, with the aim of creating an ideal world on earth.

The happiness that is taught at our Institute is the happiness that continues from this world and through to the next; it is another name for "enlightenment." Through learning and practicing the Truth, you will be able to deepen your character, build better relationships with others, create a harmonious family, and improve work skills. In the process you will gain much "nourishment for the soul," which has the power to shine through to your next life as well.

Member Testimonials:

When I was 18 I began searching.  I was searching for a master, someone out there who knew the Truth.  So I started to read a variety of teachings on Greek philosophy, Zen, Tibetan Buddhism, the Koran, and the Christian bible.  For many years I read and searched.  Then one day I went to the bookstore and found this book,  The Laws of the Sun.

When I read it I found it was so amazing, and I had such a great impression that I had never experienced before. Wanting to know more, I decided to visit the local temple the next day. There I watched a movie... I was really surprised... I thought it was so interesting and they gave me more books. For about four years I studied all the books that are translated into English. I was always against joining a religion or an organization, but as I went to the local temple a lot, I began to like the people. I finally decided to join the Sangha and to become a [member].

-Q.T., USA