Ten Principles of Universal Wisdom: The Truth of Happiness, Enlightenment, and the Creation of an Ideal World

by Ryuho Okawa

The Principles of Wisdom—Happiness, Love, the Mind, Enlightenment, Progress, Wisdom, Utopia, Salvation, Self-Reflection, and Prayer—are ten principles that can serve as a compass for a spiritual life, enabling each 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.

304 pages, Paperback

First published December 1, 2005

About the author

Ryuho Okawa is a renowned spiritual thinker, leader, and author in Japan with a simple goal: to help people find true happiness and create a better world. To date, Okawa’s books have sold over 100 million copies worldwide and been translated into 31 languages. His books address vital issues such as how our thoughts influence reality, the nature of love, and the path to enlightenment. In 1986, Okawa founded Happy Science as a spiritual movement dedicated to bringing greater happiness to humankind by uniting religions and cultures to live in harmony. Happy Science has grown rapidly from its beginnings in Japan to a worldwide organization. The spiritual workshops Happy Science offers are open to people of all faiths and walks of life and are rooted in the same simple principles of happiness that inspired Okawa’s own spiritual awakening. Okawa is compassionately committed to the spiritual growth of others; in addition to writing and publishing books, he continues to give talks around the world.