Happy Science is a universal religion based on faith in El Cantare, who is Buddha, God, the great consciousness of the universe. Happy Science was founded by Master Ryuho Okawa in Japan in 1986.

Happy Science
Los Angeles Temple
1590 E Del Mar Blvd
Pasadena, CA 91106
Phone: (626) 395-7775


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Welcome to the Happy Science Los Angeles Temple

Happy Science is a universal religion open to people of all religious, cultural and ethnic backgrounds. At the Los Angeles Temple, we provide our members a space to study the universal teachings of El Cantare.

Becoming a member

Happy Science welcomes everyone, and becoming a member is very easy. To join there is an application form, and a short welcoming ceremony in which you will be asked, “Do you believe in the Lord?” All will receive the prayer book, “The Dharma of the Right Mind.”

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The Rebirth of the Buddha - The Movie -

Mission Valley Branch Library (online map)
July 31 (Sat), 11:00AM - 12:50PM
2123 Fenton Pkwy, San Diego, CA 92108
For more information: Call Hiroko at 858-220-6796 or Happy Science at 626-395-7775.

Peninsula Center Library (online map)
July 10 (Sat), 11:00AM - 12:50PM
August 14 (Sat), 11:00AM - 12:50PM
701 Silver Spur Road, Rolling Hills Estate, CA 90274
For more information: Call Happy Science at 310-539-7771 or 626-395-7775.

Free admission, no reservation required.

Official website: http://intl.buddha-saitan.jp

Happy Science Introductory e-Book

    This is a brief introduction to Happy Science, its founder, Ryuho Okawa, and what our new and exciting movement is all about. This booklet serves as a guide to understanding the many mysteries and wonders of life. View online or download from:

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Book Highlight

I'm Fine Spirit

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How to Get Through Tough Times

ISBN: N/A
Publisher: Happy Science
Get it online: amazon.com

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Words of Light

If you believe that God created this world, then what may appear to be sad must have some purpose or meaning. It is unthinkable that God's intention is simply to cause you pain.

Ryuho Okawa, "I'm Fine" Spirit, page 44

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