Invitation to Faith

Name: Invitation to Faith
Author: https://www.simonandschuster.net/authors/Ryuho-Okawa/252393081
ISBN: 9781958655443

Attain Enlightenment and Give Love

By Ryuho Okawa

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About The Book

DISCOVER HOW BUDDHISM’S MERCY AND HERMES’ SELFLESS LOVE ORIGINATE FROM THE SAME SOURCE

“Life is a workbook of problems to be solved,” teaches Ryuho Okawa, a renowned spiritual leader and best-selling author. Just as the lotus flower blooms beautifully in mud, we too can allow our inner flower to blossom, no matter the hardships we face. God or Buddha never burdens us with a load heavier than we can bear.

The path to enlightenment begins by understanding that this world is not the only one, and that life continues after death. The challenges we face are opportunities to gain wisdom and cultivate selfless, pure love for others.

This love reflects teachings once shared by Hermes, the Greek figure associated with prosperity and mysticism, who taught that true love should be selfless and transparent as the wind, asking nothing in return.

Bridging Eastern Buddhist enlightenment with the selfless love found in Western Hermetic thought, this book presents a universal faith for modern readers—one that uplifts individuals, unites humanity, and imbues hope into every heart. It encourages us to live in a world of Truth, Goodness, and Beauty.

Contents:

A Lotus Flower Blooms in the Mud

On the World after Death

What Is Faith? (Q&A)

Love Blows Like the Wind

About The Author

Ryuho Okawa

Ryuho Okawa, a globally renowned best-selling author, revered World Teacher, and the founder and CEO of the Happy Science Group, was born on July 7, 1956, in Tokushima, Japan. From a young age, Okawa demonstrated remarkable self-discipline and humility, along with a strong desire to help others. His journey took a transformative turn in 1981 when he attained Great Enlightenment. Despite this profound experience, his humility remained unwavering, fueling his mission to share a universal Truth that unites spirituality, pragmatism, religion, and science into one cohesive source.

Okawa graduated from the University of Tokyo with a degree in law and began his career at a Tokyo-based trading company. He was soon assigned to the company's New York head office as a Finance Officer.

In 1986, Okawa left his prestigious career behind to establish Happy Science. Since then, the organization has grown into a global movement, with a presence in over 191 countries. Okawa has authored more than 3,300 books, which have been translated into 42 languages.