What is Kofuku-no-Kagaku?

Within Kofuku-no-Kagaku, The Institute for Research in Human Happiness (IRH), people aim to cultivate their souls and deepen their love and wisdom through learning and practicing the teachings (the Truth) of Ryuho Okawa. IRH spreads the light of Truth, with the aim of creating an ideal world on earth.

Kofuku-no-KagakuUSA, The Institute for Research in Human Happiness (IRH), was established In August 1993 to deliver the Truth toUSA.

The teachings of the IRH are based on the spirit of Buddhism and also embody a grand base for the integration of the major religions of the world, including Christianity. The two main pillars are the attainment of spiritual wisdom and the practice of "love that gives."

Members learn the Truth through books, lectures and seminars to acquire knowledge of a spiritual view of life and the world. They also practice meditation and self-reflection daily, based on the Truth they have learned. This is the way to develop a deeper understanding of life and build characters worthy of being leaders in society who can contribute to the development of the world.

IRH also presents perspectives on the future. As humanity embarks on a new millennium, we are faced with the need to change the value systems that have brought about success in the past. Through the study and practice of Buddha's Truth, we can take part in a true prosperity that will flourish from the 21st century onwards. This prosperity, based on spiritual values, will enable the happiness of individuals to be in harmony with that of society. Only when people awaken to this Truth can they find a way toward this bright future and a utopia on earth.



All priests and priestesses,
My beloved disciples,
Do you remenber my vioce?
You must have heard me before.
In the passing of tens of thousands of years,
Houndreds of thousands, nay, nillions of years,
You must have leved with me on earth.
And also in the Real World, you must have trodden
The path to enlightenment as my disciples.

 ---The Rebirth of Buddha/Chapter1----
by Ryuho Okawa
Kofuku-no-Kagaku /IRH



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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 :

Self-Development Programs

Video lectures, meditation seminars, movie showings, & study groups are available at the temple.

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 with others, sickness, financial worries, etc.
    Learn the true meaning of meditation and its methods.
    Know the laws of success and prosperity.
    Learn about leadership strategies & management abilities.
     

The Challenge of the Mind
"Spatially ans temporally, all things arise out of chains of cause and effect."

"No matter how miserable the condition, no matter how much pain and sorrow you are experiencung, Buddha is constantly pouring out His great love to each of you."

"Essentially, humsn beings have a divine nature, or Buddha-nature, within. itis the diamond at the core of our soul, and it can also be understood as the nature that enables us to attain enlightenment."

In this book you can discover

* Comparisons of Buddhism and Christianity
* Buddhism as a religion that unites humans and God
* The difference between :"God" and "Buddha"
* Cause and Effect as the law of the universe
* Buddha-nature as the potential for enlightenment
* The essence and purpose of meditation
* The meaning of transcendental wisdom
* The benefits of an egoless perepective
* What it means to practice the "Middle way"
* How karma works . . . and more
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