The Ten Principles from El Cantare Volume I


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This book contains author Ryuho Okawa's historic first five passionate lectures of the Ten Principles of Happy Science, which produced countless enthusiastic followers in Japan. The essence of Okawa's teachings and the secret of the miraculous development of Happy Science is revealed in simple words. By Exploring the Right Mind as taught in this book, you will know that you are essentially a spiritual being and the purpose of your life is to obtain true happiness in the name of enlightenment. These principles serve to integrate all religion, philosply, and academic study.




The Ten Principles from El Cantare Volume II


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A sequel to The Ten Principles from El Cantare Volume I, this book contains the latter five of the Ten Principles of Happy Science. In this book you can learn not only to improve yourself but how to make differences in society and create an ideal world. Recommended to read with Volume I.




The Ten Principles from El Cantare


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This book contains the historic lectures given on the first five principles of the Ten Principles of Happy Science from the author, Ryuho Okawa, who is revered as World Teacher. He established Happy Science in October 1986, and built Head Temples, local temples, and missionary centers around the world, with members in more than 160 countries around the globe. These first five lectures produced an enthusiastic fellowship in Happy Science Japan and became the foundation of the current global utopian movement. It starts with the historic lecture, The Principle of Happiness, in which Okawa delivered The Fourfold Path of Love, Wisdom, Self-Reflection and Progress, a universal method to attain true happiness for all people revealed to the world for the first time. In this book, you can learn the essence of Okawa’s teachings and the secret behind the rapid growth of the Happy Science movement in simple language. By reading this book and implementing the Exploration of the Right Mind in your life, you will come to know that your essence is that of a spiritual being and learn that the mind is the only thing you can take back to the other world or afterlife. Also, by living the Fourfold Path of Love, Wisdom, Self-Reflection and Progress, you will attain true happiness and start on your path to enlightenment. These principles serve to integrate all religion, philosophy, and academic study.




Ten Principles of Universal Wisdom


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The Principles of Happiness, Love, the Mind, Enlightenment, Progress, Wisdom, Utopia, Salvation, Self-Reflection, and Prayer--these are the ten principles that can serve as a compass for a spiritual life, enabling each and every person to bring happiness and spiritual growth to themselves, and to all those around them. This is a compilation of the first lectures of Ryuho Okawa, spiritual leader and the founder of Kofuku-no-Kagaku, The Institute for Research in Human Happiness, which has grown to be one of the most influential spiritual movements in Japan in the last twenty years. His passionate words and lofty ideals will touch the depths of your heart.




The Laws of the Sun


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The Laws of the Sun is the first in a trilogy of volumes that includes The Laws of Eternity and The Golden Laws. What is the nature of spirit and soul? What are the universal spiritual laws and how can we learn to live in harmony with them? What really happens when we die? In this powerful book, author and teacher Ryuho Okawa reveals the transcendent nature of consciousness and the secrets of our multidimensional universe and our place in it. By understanding the natural laws of the universe and following the Buddhist Eightfold Path, he believes we can speed up our eternal process of development. The Laws of the Sun shows the way to realize true happiness--a happiness that continues from this world through the other. The book's modern interpretation of traditional Buddhist teachings addresses many vital issues including how our thoughts influence reality and the different stages of spiritual and human love.




The Golden Laws


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Throughout history, Great Guiding Spirits of Light have been present on Earth in both the East and the West at crucial points in human history to further our spiritual development. Among them were Shakyamuni Buddha, Jesus Christ, Confucius, Socrates, Krishna and Mohammed. The Golden Laws reveals how Buddha’s Plan has been unfolding on Earth, and outlines five thousand years of the secret history of humankind. Once we understand the true course of history, through past, present and into the future, we cannot help but become aware of the significance of our spiritual mission in the present age.




Singing to the Lyre in Renaissance Italy


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The first comprehensive study of the dominant form of solo singing in Renaissance Italy prior to the mid-sixteenth century.




The Science of Happiness


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"The Science of Happiness" presents Okawa's 10 essential principles that can serve as a compass for a spiritual life. He provides the tools necessary to transform one's inner world to be receptive to true happiness and enlightenment.




The Laws of Messiah


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What would the Messiah or the Grand Savior be thinking about now while looking at the current world and what would He say to guide people on Earth to bring individual happiness, as well as peace and prosperity to the world? Author Ryuho Okawa reveals the heart of the Messiah by revealing His criteria for justice to the planet Earth, where the population is growing towards 10 billion in the midst of an ongoing Coronavirus pandemic.What is the modern Messiah's view on the increase of atheism and AI surveillance societies? What is His solution to the suppression of human rights, the military expansion of a totalitarian regime in the East, and the extreme liberalism spreading in the West? What is His view on climate change? Find out the answers in this book.The Laws of Messiah marks Ryuho Okawa's 28th Laws Series from The Laws of the Sun.




Jazz Italian Style


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This book examines the arrival of jazz in Italy, its reception and development, and how its distinct style influenced musicians in America.