Ryuho Okawa

Ryuho Okawa is a renowned spiritual leader, and international best-selling author 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 40 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 happiness to humankind by uniting religions and cultures to co-exist 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 walks of life, and are rooted in the same simple principles of happiness that inspired Okawa’s own spiritual awakening. Okawa is committed to the spiritual growth of others; in addition to writing and publishing books, he continues to give talks around the world.