Master Ryuho Okawa

Master Ryuho Okawa, founder of Happy Science, has devoted his life to the exploration of the Truth and bringing happiness to people all around the world.

He 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 City University of New York.  On March 23rd of 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 October 1986, he established Happy Science to convey the Truth.  Since then, he has been giving lectures all around the world and designing spiritual workshops for people from all walks of life.  He has published over 500 books, including The Laws of the Sun, The Golden Laws, The Laws of Eternity, The Laws of Happiness, and The Essence of Buddha.  His books sold millions of copies worldwide.  He has also produced successful feature-length films based on his works.