Many people today believe they are seeking happiness, yet their efforts only make them more and more unhappy.
There are numerous ways to become happy, but the kind of happiness that Happy Science is teaching is not simply to enjoy yourself in this world. It is a joy that carries over from this world to the next.
In view of this, the theme of Basic Course is Faith and The Principles of Happiness. This is a 2 hour seminar which can be divided into parts. The contents include faith in Lord God El Cantare, a religious life, the principles of happiness, and fulfilling your mission in life.
All new members are recommended to take this course to gain a basic understanding of Happy Science teachings.
CERTIFICATION CRITERIA
• Become a member of Happy Science
• Attend the whole Basic Course Seminar • Pass a take-home open-book test
• Open to anyone, including non-members
Master Okawa teaches us that “life is a workbook of problems to be solved.” The number of lessons you master in a single lifetime determines whether or not your life has been successful.
Therefore, the theme of Intermediate Course is to “solve your life’s problems.” This is a 2 hour seminar which can be divided into parts. Through this seminar, you will expand your knowledge and gain the strength to solve a wide range of life’s problems.
You will learn self-responsibility and self-transformation based on the spiritual view of life, discovery of your Buddha-nature, the meaning of struggles in this life, and harmonizing human relationships. Through learning how to solve your challenges, you will learn how to help others.
CERTIFICATION CRITERIA
• Member with Basic Level Certificate
• Attend the whole Intermediate Seminar
• Pass a test and written report, read reference books • Open to anyone, including non-members
The true purpose of life is not simply your own individual happiness, but it is also to bring happiness to others, and contribute towards creating an ideal world on earth.
The aim of this lifetime is to become a Bodhisattva or Angel of Light through undergoing different experiences and expanding the circle of happiness.
Therefore, the theme of Advanced Course will be missionary work and salvation. You will be deeply inspired to take altruistic action for the happiness of others. This is a 2 hour seminar which can be divided into parts.
CERTIFICATION CRITERIA
• Devotee with Intermediate Course Certification
• Attend the whole Advanced Course Seminar
• Participate in Missionary Work
• Pass a test and written report, read reference books
There are many theories of success that deal only with worldly matters, but you must set your sights on being truly successful in both this world and the other world. True success is to return to the glorious world of Bodhisattvas or Angels of Light.
The world of Bodhisattvas or Angels of Light revolves around teaching and guiding others. To nurture potential angels like you, the theme of the Lay Lecturer Course is “Doctor of the Mind” and lecture practice. This is a 2 hour seminar which can be divided into parts. You will learn the skills to be a lay lecturer and guide others.
CERTIFICATION CRITERIA
• Devotee with Advanced Course Certification
• Pass an essay assignment, read reference books • Receive Gohonzon
• Recommendation from Temple Manager
