About Happy Science

In 1986, Ryuho Okawa founded Happy Science in Japan, a spiritual movement dedicated to bringing greater happiness to humankind with teachings of universal Truth, such as the Principles of Happiness: the Fourfold Path of Love, Wisdom, Self-reflection and Progress. Those who are studying these teachings and are active in sharing happiness with others are working together to create an ideal world.

Throughout the three decades since its foundation, Happy Science has rapidly grown into a global movement with members in over 168 countries around the world, with centers in major cities such as New York, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Tokyo, London, Sydney, Singapore, Hong Kong and Sao Paulo.

For those who attend Happy Science centers, there are many diverse activities to study and practice the teachings provided by Ryuho Okawa such as seminars to improve one’s life, events to watch the latest video lectures, meditation sessions, and community activities such as support groups for the youth, for seniors, and charities for those in need. Opportunities are offered for further personal growth, to take up responsibilities to guide others and help society, and to challenge oneself to fulfill one’s higher purpose and dreams in life.