Activities of
Kofuku-no kagaku

People in Kofuku-no-Kagaku (IRH) are pursuing true happiness (enlightenment), the meaning of life and their true nature as children of Buddha/God through learning and practicing the Truth given to us by Ryuho Okawa.



Video lectures, meditation seminars, and study groups are available at local temples.
By attending seminars, you will be able to:

Know the purpose of life.

Know the true meaning of love.

Learn how to maintain peace of mind instead of being swayed by anger or anxiety.

Learn how to overcome the challenges in life, such as difficult relationships woth others, sickness, financial worries, etc.

Learn the true meaning of meditation and its methods.

Know the Laws od success and prosperity.

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About Ryuho Okawa
The founder of Kofuku-no-Kagaku, Ryuho Okawa, was born onJuly 7th 1956 inTokushima Prefecture,Japan. After graduating from the Faculty of Law at theUniversity ofTokyo, he joined a major Tokyo-based trading house. While working at itsNew York headquarters, he studied international finance at theGraduateCenter of the City University of New York.

On March 23rd 1981, he attained Great Enlightenment, and awakened to his mission to bring happiness to all humanity. In October 1986, he established the organization, Kofuku-no-Kagaku - The Institute for Research in Human Happiness, to convey the Truth.

Ryuho Okawa has published over 400 books, including the The Laws of the Sun, The Golden Laws, The Laws of Eternity, and The Starting Point of Happiness. His books have sold millions of copies worldwide. InJapan his books have been number one bestsellers and his name is recognized by the publishing industry as one of the most influential best-selling authors. He has also produced successful feature-length films based on his works. 

Teachings (Dharma)

The fundamental teachings of IRH are the 'Exploration of the Right Mind' as a general goal, and the 'Principles of Happiness' also called the modern 'Fourfold Path' of Love, Wisdom, Self-Reflection, Progress, as a concrete goal.

At the basis of these teachings is the spirit of Buddhism and its two main pillars are the attainment of spiritual wisdom and the practice of 'Love that Gives.'

Please refer to books by Ryuho Okawa at IRH Press :
Lantern Books, Amazon.com

Love, Nurture, and Forgive
A Handbook on Adding New Richness to Your Life

In this book, Ryuho Okawa reveals the secrets of spiritual growth based on his own real life experiences. Starting from practicing the "love that gives," instead of expecting something in return for what you have done to help others, Okawa argues in Part One of Love, Nurture, and Forgive, you can experience a remarkable transformation through your own efforts to develop through the stages of love. In the second part of the book, readers can trace the path the young Ryuho Okawa walked, starting from the ordinary and reaching to an extraordinary height of love.
Ten Principles of Universal Wisdom
The Truth of Happiness, Enlightenment, and the Creation of an Ideal World
The Principles of Happiness, Love, the Mind, Enlightenment, Progress, Wisdom, Utopia, Salvation, Self-Reflection, and Prayer these are the ten principles that can serve as a compass for a spiritual life, enabling each and every person to bring happiness and spiritual growth to themselves, and to all those around them. This is a compilation of the first lectures of Ryuho Okawa, spiritual leader and the founder of Kofuku-no-Kagaku, The Institute for Research in Human Happiness, which has grown to be one of the most influential spiritual movements in Japan in the last twenty years. His passionate words and lofty ideals will touch the depths of your heart.
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