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Sharing these universal teachings of Truth by Master Ryuho Okawa ISSUE 232 be aspiring How to Attain Happiness Through Your Efforts ENGLISH VERSION www.happy-science.org welcome to… Happy Science Monthly – our worldwide publication in English that includes teachings of universal Truth that have already awakened many, regardless of color, creed, background or faith, to true happiness. Each issue contains the latest insights into the world of Happy Science such as news stories, events and members’ life-changing experiences, and the sharing of our vast collection of Master Okawa’s teachings. We hope you enjoy this issue, and can join us on this journey to create a better world during this extraordinary age of miracles. The Happy Science Monthly Team What is Happy Science? Founded in 1986, in Japan, Happy Science is a rapidly growing worldwide movement started by Master Ryuho Okawa for the happiness of humanity. We have a passion for improving people’s lives through seminars, charities, and various activities by the spreading of universal Truth. 02 welcome | about happy science monthly contents in this issue Happy Science Monthly 232 poem a ticket to happiness pg. 4 Lecture turn life’s difficulties into treasure pg. 6 contemplation Points a ticket to happiness pg. 16 member interview from Hawaii pg. 18 news from around the world pg. 22 japanese lesson instructor’s interview pg. 26 about happy science monthly | contents 03 91 A Ticket to Work is exciting. When you are confronted with problems and difficulties, you may well want to complain and say, “Why do I need to go through such a tough time?” However, Once you have managed to accomplish your work With wisdom, courage, and effort, Your sense of fulfillment will be exceptional. You will feel as if you have climbed to the top of a mountain where there is a beautiful view, And you will feel a refreshing breeze touching your cheeks. 04 a guide for the mind | a ticket to happiness Japanese original title “Kofuku no Kiippu” Copyright Ryuho Okawa 2011 © English translation H o © English Happiness This happiness will not be granted To those who have never racked their brains And worked so hard. There certainly is a reward for your efforts. This being the case, Don’t think of hard work as a labor. Think of it as a ticket to happiness. Don’t pity yourself nor seek sympathy from others. Stand up with determination And do what you have to do. You can make yourself happy. translation Happy Science 2012 © a ticket to happiness | a guide for the mind 05 about World Teacher Ryuho Okawa World Teacher and Founder of Happy Science Ryuho Okawa was born on July 7th 1956, in Tokushima, Japan. After graduating from the University of Tokyo, he joined a Tokyo-based trading house. While working at its New York headquarters, he studied finance at the Graduate Center of the City University of New York. On March 23rd 1981, he achieved Great Enlightenment, and awakened to the hidden part of his consciousness, El Cantare, whose mission is to bring happiness to all humanity. In 1986 he established Happy Science to convey the Truth. He has published over 1,000 books, many of which have sold millions of copies, including The Laws of the Sun. Turn Life’s Difficulties into Treasures Master Ryuho Okawa’s Teachings Extract from the booklet, Living in Times of Light How can we generate enough happiness so that this world abounds with it? Of course there is no doubt that each person must take the first step to realize this for him- or herself, and that what each of you think will eventually transform the world. What is necessary is that each person is filled with happiness, and is willing to share that happiness with others. There are steps to follow. Firstly, you should never be the sort of person who creates unhappiness instead of happiness. A “creator of unhappiness” is a person who makes others depressed. If you have contact with a person like this, little by little your sense of happiness will fade, until you feel quite depressed. 06 lecture | turn life’s difficulties into treasures What are the characteristics of this type of person? Their words are the biggest problem. A person who creates unhappiness is always pessimistic and complaining; he believes that tomorrow will be worse than today. On meeting people like this, you feel increasingly low. Also, they tend to believe that everyone in the world is out to persecute or betray them. If you keep company with people like this, you will undoubtedly become more and more gloomy. When you look at others you can easily see this, but check to see that you are not generating similar negative feelings. If you are not usually so pessimistic, there may be certain times of the year or in a life when you succumb to feelings of unhappiness. The very moment you feel trapped by such negativity, you should make up your mind to fight. Even if you really are suffering because of some misfortune, you need to know that by merely complaining, focusing on the depressing circumstances and begging to be pitied, you are behaving in a mediocre way. If you really wish to improve yourself turn life’s difficulties into treasures | lecture 07 and lead others to happiness, you must not behave like this. Even if you are surrounded by sorrow and pain, can you not even manage a smile? Can you not try and see something good or positive in the difficulties you face? In fact, in difficult circumstances, there are many hidden keys to the path of victory. It would not be too much to say that in the midst of such setbacks, as well as in more ordinary times and in our days of glory, we are rich in the raw materials that propel our lives forward. From my own experience, most of the ideas I lay before you were discovered when I faced my hardest times, not the happy ones. My own experiences in breaking through difficult conditions contributed to my gaining confidence. It is in hardship that we are, in fact, surrounded by an abundance of life’s treasures. Surrounded by piles of treasure, you complain that you have been buried alive and are unable to move freely. But shine some light around you and look at what 08 lecture | turn life’s difficulties into treasures “ T he main purpose of our life in this world is to discipline and refine the soul. ” you will find. There are piles of diamonds, heaps of treasure. You are actually surrounded by these treasures, right here and now, but if the light has gone out, you cannot see that you are so very blessed in that situation. Now, let us consider the significance of our life on earth. The main purpose of our life in this world is to discipline and refine the soul. Through numerous incarnations, we have always looked for the best way to continue the soul’s progress, and each time we are born on earth we choose a different environment. We have selected different professions, different circumstances, turn life’s difficulties into treasures | lecture 09 and different relationships, for example, those who have been wealthy in previous lives are born into poor families and vice versa, and those who were healthy in past lives are born with illnesses. We are born into this world with the supreme assignment of spiritual advancement, by even a single step forward. Because this is the case, in difficult times you should think, “I am now being given this rare opportunity to improve my soul. This means I have found the very purpose of this life.” You must not avoid your task. If you were to complain about it, I would say, “You have been given the map for the treasure hunt and you have been walking, searching for treasure and following the map. Now there is a pile of treasure right in front of you. What are you complaining about?” Particularly if you are faced with the greatest difficulty of your life, it is the greatest opportunity that has been prepared for the refinement of your soul. This is the most important part of the book of problems prepared specially for your life, so for the sake of your soul training, you should not avoid facing this problem. 10 lecture | turn life’s difficulties into treasures Each person is faced with the problems that are most appropriate to his or her soul. The level of the problem you face is neither higher nor lower than the level of development of your soul. No matter what troubles befall you, they are problems that you can solve or, more precisely, problems that only you can solve. When problems appear right in front of you, they are showing you the significance of your life and the purpose of your soul training in this lifetime. Once you have finished a certain task in your training, you will never have to do that same assignment again. Other problems that you have not yet solved will arise. If you solve the problems in this life easily, it means you have passed through them and the next time you are born into this world, you will not have to solve the same problems again; instead, you will help others to solve them. turn life’s difficulties into treasures | lecture 11 This process explains how souls advance. Now let me give you some basic advice; if you are in an environment where it is not surprising that you are complaining, I would like you to stop and think for just a moment before you start complaining. You should say to yourself: “This problem appearing before me is showing me the nature of my soul and my mission in this life; I can see the purpose of my life without asking a clairvoyant about it.” “ Y ou should say to yourself: “This problem appearing before me is showing me the nature of my soul and my mission in this life; I can see the purpose of my life without asking a clairvoyant about it. ” 12 lecture | turn life’s difficulties into treasures At this critical point you must not give up. Never. At this very moment you must summon your courage. If you feel as if you were standing in the middle of a meadow like the ancient Japanese mythical hero Yamato Takeru, surrounded by fire that is licking its way toward you, you need to mow down the grass around you using a sword that has magical powers. Then the wind will shift, the fire will turn, and start to move toward the enemy, missing you. You need to make a courageous decision. I wonder how many people create unhappiness through their lack of courage. It is intolerable to watch these people. As the fire comes toward them, they start to run, afraid they will be completely burnt and as a result, the flames spread further. Instead of turning your back on the fire, you have to stop it on the spot. You must stand your ground and stop the flames; you must be resolute in solving your problems. turn life’s difficulties into treasures | lecture 13 Sometimes you can actually solve a problem. Even if you cannot, the fact that you have tackled a difficult problem head-on will be a great experience for you, and to be sure, you will learn valuable lessons through the experience. No one else has exactly the same experiences as you. The lessons you learn through the process of solving your own problems are the treasures you can take back to heaven with you when you leave this world. Some of you may still half doubt what I say, but I can assure you that in the eighteen years since I awakened and began to experience the world of spirit, not a single day has passed when I do not talk with those in the other world, the world beyond this. As a man who communicates every day with the inhabitants of the other world, I can assure you with 100% conviction that the spirit world exists. This is the truth, I am not lying or joking. The other world really does exist. From the other world, you incarnate into this world, live for decades and then inevitably, you must leave this world. After you actually pass over, your soul mates, friends from past lives and your deceased parents will come to meet you. You will have a pleasant time discussing the experiences you had on earth, and the lessons you learned through difficulties and problems. Many angels will come and say to those of you who tackled your problems courageously, “You did very well. You fought patiently under difficult conditions.” In this way you will discuss your journey in this world. No matter whether you are healthy or sick in the decades you are here, you will all leave this world. Even if you have a 14 lecture | turn life’s difficulties into treasures high social status or a lot of money, you will not be exempted. Those who study medicine will not escape either. Everyone will inevitably leave this world. When you leave, the only thing you can take with you is your mind and soul. The most important question is which parts of your soul you have corrected and refined, what lessons you have learned and integrated. You will have to leave behind all your personal belongings. In the other world, there are no houses or real estate; you cannot take your bank account with you to heaven. All you can take is your mind and soul. Now that you understand the truth of this, I am sure you will realize what you should do. No matter what human relationships, circumstances, or work you are involved in, you should concentrate on refining your soul. To do this, you need to put an end to any negative ways of thinking. You should stop entertaining pessimistic ideas that hurt or trouble others and you should stop talking in a negative way. This is the first piece of advice. turn life’s difficulties into treasures | lecture 15 A Ticket to Happiness Contemplation Points... THE GUIDE FOR THE MIND are words we can think deeply upon and live by. This month’s theme is on “A Ticket to Happiness.” WORK You may be confronted with problems and difficulties. When you face these problems with courage and solve with wisdom, you will feel a great sense of fulfillment. This makes work exciting and the same rule goes with life. EFFORT People who put effort and work hard will attain happiness that is immeasurable. So, it is important to always try hard and never give up. The result will be clear and you will feel very content. 16 contemplation points | a ticket to happiness DETERMINATION So, even when you are in the midst of your problems, you must be determined that a path will open. When you are walking this path, you are already heading to true happiness. So, happiness is something you must attain through your own efforts. GUIDE FOR THE MIND NO. 91 REFLECTION SHEET A Ticket to Happiness Reflect on your current challenges and problems you are facing. Contemplate on how you can make yourself happy. Notes: 17 Members Interview from Hawaii Lucia Birgado Hawaii Local Temple Bev. Mercado Hawaii Local Temple Bev. and Lucia enjoy studying the teachings of Happy Science together in Hawaii. We have interviewed how they met Happy Science and how they are deepening their faith. Bev.’s Story Bev. met Happy Science in 2002. She attended one of the meditation workshops and had a spiritual experience. “When I was closing my eyes, I saw a circle of light coming from heaven and I felt I was protected by this light. Soon, my hands felt very warm. It was my first experience, so I was very amazed.” When she attended another meditation workshop, she had a mystical experience again. 18 special report | member interview "Religion has the po wer to fundam entally ch ange us. You should never give up hope. There is a way throu When one gh everyth door close ing. s, another one alway Healing Y s opens." ours elf “It was a meditation where you reflect on people or events that had made you angry. I was reflecting on my past and I remembered a time when I was attending a catholic school. I was given a grade D in my Religion class and as a result, my qualification for entering a national scholorship program was taken away. I started to reflect on the anger I had toward the teacher that had given me the D, and soon my hips started to tingle and a thought came to my mind. “I was thinking it wasn’t my fault all this time, but maybe I was being arrogant. Maybe it was a lesson to teach me to be more humble.” At that moment, the anger that I had been holding on for many years disappeared and the tingling in my hips went away. After this experience, Bev. decided to join Happy Science. Lucia’s Story Lucia met Happy Science when she unexpectedly found one of the books written by Master Ryuho Okawa. “I was having problems with human relationships. I was trying to take care of my friend by having her stay at my house, but she was disrespectuful and soon I didn’t want to go back home. I was keeping my emotions to myself to the point where member interview | special report 19 people ask me if I was having depression. One day, I found the book ‘Healing Yourself ’ at a bookstore and bought it and started reading it in my car. Once I started reading, I couldn’t stop and ended up reading the entire book. There was contact information of the Hawaii Local Temple on the last page, so I called and headed straight to the temple. That was March 2012. How They Study “Bev. gave me the back numbers of the Happy Science Monthlies. I was so happy; I am reading it over and over again. I grew up being close to religion and faith, but I always had doubts about not having clear explanation of heaven and hell and only accepting their own religious teachings. Master has answered perfectly about the existence of guardian angels and the dimensions of the other world as well as the true meaning of ‘love’. These are things I wanted to know about all my life. The more I studied the teachings, the more positive and happy Every book by Master is a treasure. ‘Healing Yourself’ is the book Lucia unexpectedly picked up at the bookstore. She was waiting in line to buy another book, when this book caught her eye. Lucia reads this over and over and underlines the parts that are important and writes notes of her thoughts. “Every book is an important treasure.” 20 special report | member interview I became. There were many hardships in my life, but when I found out that my guardian angel had always protected me and guided me to the right path, my tears kept on running down my cheeks. ” Bev. is sharing the wisdom she attained through the ten years with Lucia. Bev. says, “I am very happy to have a ‘dharma friend’, who we can learn the teachings together.” Lucia continues, “I take notes of what Bev. and other dharma friends have done and taught me.” Bev. was present for the memorable moment of Master Okawa’s first overseas lecture in 2007. “I felt very honored to be living and being a disciple of Master in the same age. I have watched the lecture “Be Positive” that Master lectured in Hawaii many times. Every time, I learn something new. I am very thankful for this.” Lucia says, “After reading the book, attending the seminar, and deepening the studies, I can feel Master’s words engraving in my soul. Right now, I just want to continue learning Master’s teachings. I am filled with joy and happiness!.” I sing my song of gratitude to Master. Bev. sings and plays the ukulele. She has performed many songs including the theme song for Hawaii. In 2005, she went to Japan to perform at Chubu Shoshinkan (Temple) and Seichi Shikoku Shoshinkan (Temple). “The only things I can offer Master are my songs. I am very honored to be able to perform at the Temples in Japan. “ member interview | special report 21 HAPPYSCIENCENEWS Uniting people through faith The movie "The Mystical Laws" Spreading around the World “The Mystical Laws” was shown in movie theatres in Brazil! There was a press screening on May 4th, where many medias attended. The showing of the movie started from May 9th to May 18th in Sao Paulo and Rio de Janeiro. They were picked up in over 80 medias such as newspapers, magazines, and blogs. On May 13th – 15th, there was the screening of the movies, “The Final Judgement” and “The Mystical Laws” at the Japan FilmFest Hamburg in Hamburg, Germany. The participants were very interested in Japanese animation and many were moved by the messages of the movies. 22 happy science news HAPPYSCIENCENEWS “The Mystical Laws” was aired on MuchTV in Taiwan on May 19th and on Koten TV on 25th. At the end of the movie, they showed the contact information of the Taiwan Local Temple, and many called. Some even called to ask how they can buy the DVD. Book Fair in Nepal Happy Science participated in one of the biggest book fair in Kathmandu, Nepal from May 24th to June 1st. About 100,000 people attend this book fair and Happy Science had a booth selling Master’s books translated in Nepali language. Book Fair in Russia VES Publication Company, the publisher of Ryuho Okawa books, exhibited a booth at the St. Petersburg Book Fair in Russia. Many people came to the booth and the Russian version of the books “Invincible Thinking”, “The Laws of Happiness”, “The Laws of the Sun”, and “The Golden Laws” were all sold out by the third day. Since the booth was so popular, they have been approved to have a booth for the Moscow Book Fair in September. happy science news 23 HAPPYSCIENCENEWS Books Published in Africa For the first time, English books “Invincible Thinking”, “Unshakable Mind”, and “The Laws of Success” have been published in Africa. The president of a large Publishing Company Moran has commented saying; “I saw love and God from the author’s message. The future of this country depends on educating the young ones to become creative.” Also the CEO of the mobile company have quoted Master Okawa’s book, “Invincible Thinking” and was picked up on the local business newspaper. In South Africa, they conducted a seminar at a large bookstore for this exciting event. Ryuho Okawa Book Corner completed in Thailand Happy Science supported the reconstruction of the Wat Chulamanee School library in Ayutaya, Thailand after the flood in 2011. The construction has finally completed and in the library it has a Ryuho Okawa Book Corner. In this space, people can study and read the books. Over 216 books in English and Thai were donated. 24 happy science news 3rd Year Anniversary of Brazil Shoshinkan (Temple) On May 20th, Brazil Shoshinkan held the ceremony for the 3rd Year Anniversary. The prayer hall was filled with attendees and there were even members that came from Peru. The theme of the ceremony was “Prosperity from Faith” and everyone pledged for the success of Brazil Shoshinkan and of South America. Seminar held in San Francisco and Los Angeles Mr. Kimura, Head Minister of Happy Science USA, conducted a lecture “Science of Happiness - Love Unites the World“ in San Francisco and lecture “Change Your Destiny - Let your Inner Self Shine” in Los Angeles. Many people attended and they were introduced to the core teachings of Happy Science. Mr. Kimura is planning to continue his lectures in America throughout this year. “The teachings of Happy Science are life lessons for a much happier world.” “Mr. Kimura is a very good presenter. It was a powerful and convincing lecture.” happy science news 25 Let's Learn Japanese Here, we will teach Japanese language, Japanese culture, and introduce Happy Science Japanese classes around the world! Let’s have a conversation in Japanese! Today's Lesson: [~arimasu]=There is / are X (nonliving things) Kore wa Master Okawa no hon desu. Takusan arimasune. There is /are many of them. These are books written by Master Okawa. Eigo no hon o dozo. DVD mo arimasuyo. Arigato gozaimasu. Thank you very much. Please take the English book. There is / are DVDs as well. With Ms KANJI~Kanji from a Drawing~ <How to Read> <Meaning> take, chiku bamboo g g竹 Japanese Traditional Event in July: 七夕(tanabata) The Star Festival is celebrated on July 7th. It is based on the combination of the faith toward an ancient Japanese goddess (Tanabatatsume) and the festival of stars. This is how the Star Festival was adopted among the commoners. The two stars, Altair and Vega, were likened to two people in love. The day they meet every year, July 7th, on opposite sides of the Milky Way, became known as the day your wish comes true. That is how Japanese people developed the custom of writing their wishes on a strip of paper or set up bamboo branches with colorful decorations. 26 Grand O Restaura e Interview with Nepalese Japanese Language Instructor! In this issue, we have interviewed Lama Shyam Krishna, who taught a Japanese Language class at Shinjuku Temple. We asked how he feels about spreading the truth and teaching Japanese language. Lama Shyam Krishna From Nepal 2007.10 - Came to Japan. Studied at Japanese Language School in Fukuoka 2008.11 - Became a devotee member at Happy Science 2009.4 - Enrolled in a 4 year University in Tokyo 2010.10- Started teaching Japanese Language class at Shinjuku Temple 2011.1 - Won 1st Place at HS Japanese Language Speech Contest 2013.4 - Started running a Nepalese Restaurant with his friend Q: How With Ms. Matsuo did you meet Happy Science? I was very spiritual and at times, I could hear or see spirits, which led to problems like insomnia. I started Hinduism and went to other religions to pray and it was slowly being solved, but I still had this problem when I came to Japan. My friend took me to Ogoori Temple in Fukuoka and taught me the merits of The Dharma of the Right Mind. I was praying to God Shiva, but after I started praying to El Cantare, my problem was gone. I felt certain that El Cantare is the supreme god. Q: What inspired Shinjuku Temple? you to start teaching Japanese I felt I wasn’t able to understand the teachings very well due to the lack of my Japanese language skill. I was frustrated with this, and wished there was a place I could study the teachings and enhance my Japanese language skills. This is the beginning. I think that if I was able to study the teachings in Japanese and explain it in my own language to the people of my country, it will make Happy Science into a global religion faster. Q: What Class at Japanese Class at Shinjuku Temple is your future dream? I want to become a staff and let everyone know in the world about Lord El Cantare. Also, I believe that without the support of my dharma friends, I would not be the person I am right now. I want to spread this joy and happiness to many people and contribute to the progress Grand Opening of Nepalese of Japan, Nepal and the world. Restaurant 27 Open Recruitment for EFL Teacher at Happy Science University (tentative name) what is this about? A Happy Science Academy is seeking a Golden Future full-time teacher (associate professor/ lecturer) of EFL who will belong to Happy Science University (tentative name). Happy Science Academy is an educational corporation established by Happy Science. Happy Science University is being scheduled to open in April 2015. Application Materials fOfficial application form and the list of achievement of research and education (please email: univ@ kofuku-no-kagaku.or.jp for the official application form) fCopies of five major and recent publications including books, monographs and/or articles fDegree certificate of last attended who is eligible? f Applicants should have a Ph.D. or Master degree in English Education (TESOL, TEFL, English Philology, etc.) or in a relevant field or equivalent experience. f Applicants should have at least three-years experience of teaching English at institutions of higher education fApplicants should be native speaker of English or have native fluency of the language and be able to adequately communicate in Japanese to work with faculty colleagues and office staff f Applicants should possess a will- f An essay on your goals in teach- ing, to be approximately 1000 words in English ingness to cooperate with faculty members in various administrative and academic committees for the faculties and university regarding English fA video footage (about 5 minutes) f Applicants should understand institution of your English class or self-introduction the educational policy of Happy Science University Selection Process Successful candidates will have an interview and/or demonstration of teaching in Japan. 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Domingos de Morais 1154, Vila Mariana, Sao Paulo, SP - CEP 04009-002 [ 55-11-5088-3800 FAX 55-11-5088-3806 l sp@happy-science.org Other contacts can be found via our global website: www.happy-science.org You must love beyond the difference of all religions, all nations, and all races. You are originally one. * Master Ryuho Okawa * [“Happy Attitude” lecture in Los Angeles] Membership & Faith in El Cantare At Happy Science, faith is fundamental. It is our connection to God and without it we cannot truly make spiritual progress. All our members have faith in El Cantare, the supreme spirit whose mission is to bring happiness to all of humanity. 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