Welcome To Happy Science Canada

Within Happy Science, people aim to cultivate their souls and deepen their love and wisdom through learning and practicing the teachings of Ryuho Okawa.  Happy Science spreads the light of Truth, with the aim of creating an ideal world on Earth.

The teachings of Happy Science are based on the spirit of Buddhism and also embody a grand base for integration of the major religions of the world, including Christianity.  The two main pillars are the attainment of spiritual wisdom and the practice of "love that gives."

Members learn the truth through books, lectures and seminars to acquire knowledge of a spiritual view of life and the world.  They also practice meditation and self-reflection daily, based on the Truth they have learned.  This is the way to develop a deeper understanding of life and build characters worthy of being leaders in society who can contribute to the development of the world.

Happy Science also presents perspectives on the future.  As humanity embarks on a new millennium, we are faced with the need to change the value systems that have brought about success in the past.  Through the study and practice of Buddha's Truth, we can take part in the true prosperity that will flourish from the 21st century onwards.  This prosperity, based on spiritual values, will enable the happiness of individuals to be in harmony with that of society.  Only when people awaken to this Truth can they find a way toward this bright future and a utopia on Earth.

Vertical Thinking & Lateral Thinking

In work, there are two kinds of thinking.
One is vertical thinking.

It is to delve into something deeply,
Like digging a well.
Academic research and focused work
Generally belong to vertical thinking.
Specialists and academics excel at this.

The other is lateral thinking.
It is to punch holes here and there,
Like mole hills littering the mountain fields.
Lateral thinkers
Venture into unfamiliar territory
And dig lots of holes simultaneously
According to their likes and interests.
Many are fickle minded,
Hyperactive,
Hobbyists,
And are misunderstood
Or fail to achieve anything great from lack of focus.
But others become rich in ideas,
And exceptional at planning.

When you blend both ways
Together in good proportion,
It creates a chemical reaction
And produces people who do brilliant work.
They can provide their family with economic stability,
while being multi-talented, and achieve great results
Both in terms of quality and amount.

This information should be helpful to some.