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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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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THE SCIENCE OF HAPPINESS

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10 Principles for Manifesting Your Divine Nature

ISBN: 978-159477320-4
Publisher: Destiny Books
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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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