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by Ryuho Okawa (Author)
As an authority on spiritual matters and the afterlife, Ryuho Okawa invites readers to embrace a spiritual view of life by explaining with clarity and compassion that how we spend our roughly 30,000 days on earth shapes our destiny after death. A life grounded in goodness and gratitude leads to tenfold happiness in the next world, while self-centered living draws the soul toward unhappiness. He also cautions that suicide does not end suffering but only deepens it in the afterlife.
Okawa further teaches that the true purpose of education is to seek the Truth and nurture the soul. Recognizing that all people are spiritually connected--like branches of a great tree of life--forms the foundation for giving love. So he encourages readers to refine their minds and walk the path to enlightenment. The Eternal Truth described in this book will become the foundation for a new value system in the coming age of spiritual awakening.
1. The Correct Understanding of the Afterlife
2. The Ideal Education for Pursuing the Truth
3. Why Is It a Problem to Live a Self-Centered Life?
4. The Challenge to Establishing the Imperishable Truth
5. Awaken to the Value of Your Mind
Author Biography
Ryuho Okawa, a globally renowned best-selling author, revered World Teacher, and the founder and CEO of the Happy Science Group, was born on July 7, 1956, in Tokushima, Japan. From a young age, Okawa demonstrated remarkable self-discipline and humility, along with a strong desire to help others. His journey took a transformative turn in 1981 when he attained Great Enlightenment. Despite this profound experience, his humility remained unwavering, fueling his mission to share a universal Truth that unites spirituality, pragmatism, religion, and science into one cohesive source.
Okawa graduated from the University of Tokyo with a degree in law and began his career at a Tokyo-based trading company. He was soon assigned to the company's New York head office as a Finance Officer. In 1986, Okawa left his prestigious career behind to establish Happy Science. Since then, the organization has grown into a global movement, with a presence in over 191 countries. Okawa has authored more than 3,300 books, which have been translated into 42 languages.
