The reason you were born into this world

Feb. 1, 2020（Last Update: June 13, 2026）

You were not born by chance

Many people have learned the philosophy that "humans are born into this world by chance, unable to choose their parents, and must live the life that has been thrown at them" while reading various philosophical and literary works and contemplating various life issues.
However, to put it clearly, this is wrong.
Humans are never thrown into this world by chance.
When we are born, we always set a "purpose and mission in life" before coming into this world.
The fact that you all come into this world with a certain purpose and a certain mission is 100 percent true.
Whether or not you accept this can lead to a life that is 180 degrees different from your current one.

（経典『幸福の原点』より）

label Table of Contents

You were not born by chance
[Spiritual Truth of Life 1] The purpose of life is to grow the soul
The meaning of reincarnation
[Spiritual Truth of Life 2] Suffering and difficulties are opportunities for soul growth
Life is a workbook
Examples of life’s workbook
The more the soul grows, the higher dimension it can return to in the afterlife
[Spiritual Truth of Life 3] How to solve your own "workbook"?
There are hints in life
I was freed from worries by touching Buddhist Truth!
When I changed my heart, my illness was cured!
I was saved from auditory hallucinations and possession by evil spirits!
Answering life's questions. Bestsellers by Takashi Okawa

[Spiritual Truth of Life 1] The purpose of life is to grow the soul

Humans are reborn many times to refine their character.

The meaning of reincarnation

Humans are beings that are reborn many times. We are born into this world to fulfill our "purpose and mission in life." The purpose of life is to aim for the growth of the soul. Werepeat the cycle of reincarnation open_in_new to enrich our souls. The mission is to make this world a more ideal society. The purpose of life is explained in detail in the book "The Law of Happiness open_in_new".

[Spiritual Truth of Life 2] Suffering and difficulties are opportunities for soul growth

Life is a workbook

In life, various problems such as failures and setbacks arise. In Happy Science, we do not simply see suffering and difficulties as sources of pain, but rather view "life as a workbook" and encourage actively engaging with suffering and difficulties. By solving the workbook of life, we promote the growth of the soul—this is also the purpose of life.

Examples of life’s workbook

豊かな家に生まれたが、不正を働き、道楽三昧（どうらくざんまい）にふけった。

豊かさのありがたみを知るべく、両親の破産を経験することに。

苦境を乗り越えると･･･

苦境を見事に克服して発展的な人生を送ることに成功。教訓をつかみ、本当の豊かさを知ることができた。

苦難の克服法は、『鋼鉄の法 open_in_new』（大川隆法著）参照。

The more the soul grows, the higher dimension it can return to in the afterlife

As a result of working on one's own "workbook," if you pass, you will go to the "heavenly realm" after death, and if you fail, you will go to the "hell realm." Even in heaven, the world you return to changes based on your purity of heart and influence on society (for details, refer to Takashi Okawa's book "The Eternal Law open_in_new").

[Spiritual Truth of Life 3] How to solve your own "workbook"?

There are hints in life

How can we solve the workbook of life? The model answer is the book of "Buddhist Truth open_in_new". Buddhist Truth is, so to speak, a "theorem" for solving problems. The president of Happy Science, Takashi Okawa, has authored over 2600 books on various themes related to Buddhist Truth. Many hints for solving all kinds of problems are explained.

President Okawa's works cover a wide variety of themes such as human relationships, success philosophy, work, education, management, health, politics, and economics.

I was freed from worries by touching Buddhist Truth!

When I changed my heart, my illness was cured!

Mr. O, who was diagnosed with hydrocephalus and received disability certification, learned the teachings of Happy Science and engaged in practices like "reflection" and "meditation" to adjust his heart, and miraculously recovered, also being removed from disability certification.

[Point] Reflection
A method of the heart to remove "hearts that are easily connected to evil spirits" such as greed, intense anger, and arrogance.

For details, click here open_in_new.

I was saved from auditory hallucinations and possession by evil spirits!

Originally a spiritually sensitive person, Ms. S became possessed by an evil spirit after her divorce and began to hear a creepy voice saying "die" in her ear. After learning the "Law of Resonance" in Happy Science and working to change her heart that attracted evil spirits, she successfully removed the evil spirits.

[Point] Law of Resonance
This is the law that states when the wavelength of a person's heart in this world matches the wavelength of a spirit in the afterlife, they resonate. Possession by evil spirits occurs based on this.

For details, click here open_in_new.