In Happy Science, an offering is called Happiness Planting — the act of giving love while wishing for the happiness of many people to come.
You plant it thinking of a forest a hundred years from now — for people you will never meet. Happiness Planting works the same way. There is no worldly reward in return; that is precisely what makes it precious.
It is also a quiet spiritual discipline — offering what you have to the sacred, and letting go of attachment. An offering made from the heart reaches God and Buddha, and becomes a light that brings happiness to the world.
Offerings from members around the world are not exchanged for any goods or labor. They are used to spread the Truth and to build a happier world.
Building branches and shoja across Japan and the world, so anyone can find a place to learn and pray.
Publishing sutras and books for enlightenment, producing films, and carrying the teachings to every continent.
Founding and sustaining Happy Science Academy and Happy Science University for the next generation.
Responding to world poverty, natural disasters, bullying, and suicide prevention.
Supporting activities that expand the circle of happiness and bring hope to local communities.
Sustaining religious training and the spiritual environment that no business can provide.
A glimpse of the activities your Happiness Planting helps make possible.
Responding to poverty and disaster, and building utopia in communities around the world.
Temples, services, and missionary work carrying the teachings to people on every continent.
Films, music, and books that share the Truth with audiences worldwide.
Two teachings sit at the centre of Happiness Planting.
Shakyamuni Buddha asked his disciples who had given the most. Not the wealthy — but a poor woman who offered a single candle with all the money she had. Her offering was the most precious of all. What matters is the state of mind of the one who gives, not the size of the gift.
From Buddhist scripture
For an offering to be true, the giver, the receiver, and the gift itself must all be pure and free of attachment. The giver offers with a pure heart, the receiver accepts with gratitude, and the gift is given seeking nothing in return.
A teaching of Happy ScienceThe meaning of Happiness Planting, in the words of Master Ryuho Okawa and the sutras.
If you make offerings without thinking about worldly benefit or profit, and feel the nobility of the act of offering itself, your mind becomes less attached to material things, and more purified.
— Lecture on “Sutra on the Virtue of Happiness Planting”Missionary work and Happiness Planting are not two separate things. Every activity is conducted to spread the Truth.
— Ryuho Okawa, “Love, Confidence, and Courage”The precious Happiness Planting you offer is the light that brings happiness to society.
— Happy Science teachingBegin with a single offering today. When you are ready to walk further, there are deeper ways to take part.
A simple, secure one-time offering — the easiest way to plant your first seed of happiness. Give whatever amount feels right to your heart.
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A Divine Protector is a disciple who upholds the torch of the Eternal Light through monthly Happiness Planting and missionary work. Ask your branch manager for details on how to take part.
A disciple who protects El Cantare, the Laws, and the future of the Sangha. By becoming one, you pledge to uphold the torch of the Eternal Light.
A special role in helping fulfil the mission to spread the Truth, funding Happy Science projects to build utopia.
Made without seeking anything in return, your offering reaches God and Buddha — and becomes a light that brings happiness to the world.
Make a Gratitude DonationTo protect Buddha’s teachings, we will plant good fortune with a selfless and egoless mind. This is a great honour for believers.— Sutra on the Virtue of Happiness Planting
Making offerings is a sacred joy. Expecting nothing in return, I give with a pure heart.— Sutra for Offerings: Pledge to Become an Angel of Wealth
An offering made from your heart, without seeking merit, will reach God and Buddha.— Happy Science teaching
A few things people often ask about Happiness Planting.
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Offerings based on faith are directed to the object of worship, God and Buddha, and support religious training.
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