Podcasts about Ryuho Okawa

What happens when self-declared prophets, alien messengers, and doomsday fanatics build secret empires in plain sight — and convince others to follow them to the end of the world?Darkness Syndicate members get the ad-free version. https://weirddarkness.com/syndicateIN THIS #WeirdDarkness EPISODE: From alien creators to doomsday cults hiding in plain sight, we pull back the curtain on the world's strangest belief systems — and the chilling truths behind them.CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…00:00:00.000 = Disclaimer and Lead-In00:02:18.248 = Show Open00:03:18.994 = About Cults00:05:04.052 = Congregation of Light00:08:45.183 = The Raëlian Movement00:10:45.318 = The Builders of the Adytum (B.O.T.A.)00:15:17.072 = The Fundamentalist Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints (FLDS)00:18:04.813 = Ching Hai00:20:48.211 = Happy Science (Kōfuku-no-Kagaku)00:23:17.758 = Eckankar00:25:10.055 = The Church Universal and Triumphant (CUT)00:27:57.211 = The Twelve Tribes (Vine Christian Community Church)00:33:08.644 = The Apostles of Infinite Love00:35:59.058 = The Brethren (The Body of Christ / Brothers and Sisters / The Garbage Eaters)00:38:09.026 = The House of Yahweh00:40:59.328 = The United Nuwaubian Nation of Moors (The Nuwaubian Nation)00:43:33.076 = The Church of Bible Understanding00:47:44.784 = What Attracts People to Cults?00:49:33.190 = Christianity00:52:18.138 = Show Close, Verse, and Final Thought00:53:54.511 = Additional Cult Entry I Forgot To IncludeSOURCES AND RESOURCES FROM THE EPISODE…Music: Midnight SyndicateWeird Darkness them: Alibi MusicNew York Post - 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I always make sure to give authors credit for the material I use whenever possible. If I somehow overlooked doing so for a story, or if a credit is incorrect, please let me know and I will rectify it in these show notes immediately. Some links included above may benefit me financially through qualifying purchases.)= = = = ="I have come into the world as a light, so that no one who believes in me should stay in darkness." — John 12:46= = = = =WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2025, Weird Darkness.=====Originally aired: March 28, 2025EPISODE PAGE at WeirdDarkness.com (includes list of sources): https://weirddarkness.com/cults

The first Ishara open  House Challenge .Book 3 in 18 parts, By FinalStand. Listen to the ► Podcast at Explicit Novels.Odd Happenings{8:58 am, Wednesday, Sept. 3rd ~ 5 Days to go; the Final Salvo ~ at this time}I had deposited my Mother in the place I felt was safest for her   with OT (Oyuun T m rbaatar) at the Kazakhstan's UN mission. Her being my family was what mattered to them most. I picked her up on my way to work, which made my entrance into the lobby all that much more cataclysmic.I was traveling light with only Wiesława Živa providing me with security. Chaz, Pamela and Juanita were catching up with their sleep, with a promise of taking me out for a late lunch. That was really them telling me to not leave JIKIT until they came for me around 2:00 pm.So anyway, me, Mom and Wiesława walked into the ground floor of the Mil Ma Towers to find eleven people waiting on us. We were in downtown Manhattan in a part of town the NYPD paid particular attention to. What could go wrong, right? Two of the people were Amazons from Havenstone. With them were two fine young men from the US 'don't make me kill you' Department. By this time in my life I was sure they had one   which no one talked about.Five of my expectant visitors were of the same mold as those who protected Hana for me. Not the Ghost Tigers   that would have put me at ease. Sure, they were a gang of assassin and in this circumstance; I would have preferred them. As it was, ten sets of highly-trained Illuminati operative eyes kept me, my party and the four guardians of JIKIT in their overlapping fields of vision.The last two, were doing an impromptu family reunion. They were Aunts 'X' and 'Y', and neither of them smelled like fish, or crab."Aunt Deidre," I tossed out there. "What brings you here today?"It looked like clobbering time! No. Wait. Neither Mom, nor my aunts, were saying anything and they were normally so verbose."Sibeal.""Imogen.""Sibeal, you are looking surprisingly well for a dead woman," the other one said."Deidre, you are looking surprisingly alive for someone who deserves to be dead," Mom bantered back."How long have you known about this?" Imogen's eyes flickered my way."Not long, a while, more than a day, ah, take your pick," I mumbled. I decided to turn that frown aka 'my gut wrenching terror that my Mother was about to die' upside down aka ramped up my sexy, 'glad to see you in a totally incestuous way'."So, what brings you here today and why aren't you waiting upstairs with the rest of my band of cutthroats, malcontents and ne'er do-wells? Oh, and I'm happy to see both of you." Karma was about to bitch-slap the shit out of me and it was so well deserved."I'm pregnant," Imogen studied my reaction. Yeah, I had banged her after Deidre, but before Baibre because I am a fucking reprehensible human being and sometimes, I feel I am utterly irredeemable."Great news," I exhaled. I so wanted to ask 'so, who is the father?' except that was too cruel, even for an O'Shea.No one stopped me from stepping up and hugging her. Everyone in the lobby had heard her loud and clear. Anyone who knew me, or even about me, knew she wasn't passing on the information because Imogen liked sharing good news. I kept my hands on her hips while I leaned my torso back until we could make eye contact."Does Granddad know?" It occurred to me in that second that Pamela was going to kick herself for missing this and the opportunity to kick me as well."I told him over the phone. His reaction was neutral," she responded."Whoa, girl? Boy? How are you doing? When are we going to sit down and figure out a name? Is there anything I can do for you?""Come home with me," she suggested."No," Mom snapped. "Next time he steps into your custody, we all know you won't let him get away." She meant the plane trip to Ireland."No, Mom," I countered. "I'm a grown man now and I make my own decisions. That being said   no, I'm not going home with you.""Not only am I still in love with the concept of my personal freedom, I have important work to do. People are counting on me.""We are counting on you too," Deidre stated. "In fact, that is the other reason we came here. We need you.""Why do I feel that has to do with something besides sex?""Can we talk to you in private?" Imogen requested. There were a thousand and one reasons to say 'no'. Things like 'common sense', bad behavior   they had murdered my homicidal uncle   and the fact they were as morally twisted as their creator. Oh   and they were hot and I hadn't been laid in forever."Sure. Let's go upstairs. You can have your people sweep the room to ensure our privacy then the four of us can sit down and have a family chat," I offered."We don't want her in the room," Deidre indicated Mom."We are a package deal," I denied her. "Like her, or not, she is as much family to me as you both are."They consented far too fast. Either I was falling into their masterful trap, or something horrible had happened. Neither options was palatable to me. The bodyguards departed, Wiesława last of all."What's gone wrong?" Mom preempted me. Her sisters glared."Father's body is not his own," Imogen told us. I was trying to figure out the relevance of that when Mom gasped."Oh fuck," she said in a small voice. "No serum?" Oh yeah, the refinement of those addictive pheromones Grandpa Cáel had gifted me with. Whatever flesh-form he currently inhabited wasn't one containing his genetic make-up meaning,"Oh shit," I mumbled. "What can I do?""Yes," Deidre replied to Mom."Let them die," Mom insisted (to me). Less I forget, she was raised by Grandpa Cáel too. Her being a loving mother to me didn't translate over to her being a humanitarian of any kind."The Hell you say," I jumped up and stared down at Mom. "You hate them. I don't. Letting them die makes me worse than him." Grandpa."So you will help us?" Deidre moved to the edge of her seat."Okay. This is the point where I threaten you into making some concessions, we argue then you eventually cave in because no matter how terrible your futures look, you aren't willing to give up on living. None of that is going to happen. What do you need from me?""Come back with us to Ireland so we can finish our experiments," Imogen joined me in standing. Unwilling to give her sister any physical advantage, Mom stood as well."No. That isn't even a believable lie," I scolded her. "You don't need to blackmail me into helping you. I'll do it gladly. That doesn't mean I'll let you trick me into doing something stupid. I do 'stupid' all the time. I'm accustomed to it and I know it when its ugly head rises up before me. Try again.""We could pick a neutral location," Deidre suggested."How about Havenstone?" They didn't look like that plan was even worthy of their consideration. "Imogen, inside you is growing a possible heir to House Ishara. An attack on you would be an attack on Ishara. Barring you betraying the Amazons, you would be perfectly safe.""Wonderful," Mom's sarcasm dripped off every word. "I'm going to be a grandmother to my nephew while my son is bringing a child into the world that can double as his cousin.""That sound pretty horrible, Mom. It is the truth, but it still sounds pretty terrible."While those words tumbled out of my mouth, I did a little soul back-searching. How in the fuck was   outside of the actual fucking   was Imogen pregnant? My existence was a freaking fluke of nature. A few words were bandied about the room while I was lost in deductive reasoning and turning hunches into assumptions and turning those into reasonable mystic hypotheses.I created the Mojo-Little Engine that thought it could. Specifically, the legacy of Vranus. Legions of little Vranusian sperm had been jumping hurdle after hurdle to keep the faith alive   that Vranus would meet his Ancestors with his mission accomplished. I was already half way there.Still, the legacy of Vranus and the hopes of Dot Ishara hadn't stopped in their struggle just because I had been born. They were still trying to restore the mortal descendants of a Dead House. They were also still spiritually pushing me on to fulfill his last command   to save the Arinniti sons.I was halfway there by returning the offspring of Bolu, Vranus' fellow guardian, back to the fold. It remained for me to round up the purpose of the whole mission in the first place. My semen weren't taking a chance that I could get gakked before that was accomplished. Having knocked up an augur despite the toxic soup she called blood should have been a dire warning to me, I'm an idiot.When the curse of Sarrat Irkalli clashed with the actions of Dot Ishara, Ishara had won. Sarrat Irkalli sought to deny Alal any children of his own. Dot was insisting the male line of Vranus Ishara continue on. The end result was Alal received his long-denied grandson, who just happened to also want him dead because of a feud that stretched back over two millennia.As an added insult, his grandson then knocked up one of Alal's genetically manipulated daughters, again giving him something he couldn't accomplish on his own   heirs   grand-sons and  daughters, most who would also want to kill him, being Amazons and members of the 9 Clans after all. Why? Cause Goddesses are bitches, that's why.That got me to wondering when would be the next time I was going to meet Ishara. I hadn't suffered severe head trauma in while and she was overdue for some snuggle time, witty banter and a fortune cookie. I'd try to be careful. It wouldn't do any good, but I had to try."Why are you crying?" Mom touched my arm."No reason," I lied."Why don't we make plans for tonight?" Deidre insinuated herself next to me. "We'd like to meet Hana. From what I understand, Father likes her.""No can-do," I sniffled. "I've got an orgy with 159 women at 8 o'clock, except there won't be any sex, or fun of any kind. Basically, I have to convince a roomful of women to not beat me up and take my stuff.""You don't have to go," Imogen had finished boxing me in   I had a chair behind me and Momma-clones all around."For the same reason I'm going to take care of our child, Imogen, I have to go to this meeting. People are counting on me to do the right thing without telling me what the right thing to do is.""That's unfair," Deidre empathized by stroking my chest."Not so. This is just another day in the life of a new hire at Havenstone Commercial Investments. Every day is like this and in five more days, the real fun beings." That wasn't entirely accurate. I had one good, stress-free week. It was when Carrig put me in a coma. That week I had done pretty well for myself.{9:28 am, Wednesday, Sept. 3rd ~ 5 Days to go}I trundled my latest 'Assistant-in-Charge of keeping the hopes of future Isharans alive' (I didn't want to call Aunt Imogen, or any other woman, my 'Baby-Mamma'), along with Mom and Deidre, for a meet-and-greet with Buffy. I had spelled out in no uncertain terms that Buffy was the power behind the Ishara Throne and thus making 'her' believe they were playing on the up-and-up was their best hope for easing relations between the O'Shea and the Amazon Host.After they left me (with the assurance we'd be getting back together for lunch, with Hana), I made three calls. I needed to make a formal request to Katrina (any Illuminati member(s) entering any Amazon facility was her purview) and another to Elsa (as a sign of respect) that Aunt Imogen and two unarmed bodyguards, max, needed to see our medicos about a delicate issue.The third call was to Buffy to enlighten her as to both the arrival of another one of my aunts (so we needed to get along peacefully with her) and that Aunt Imogen was carrying yet another potential heir to House Ishara. I suggested it would be a symbolic gesture if a member of House Ishara could hang around for the visit, as it might impress upon Imogen our House had a vested interest in keeping her alive."Another one?" Buffy sizzled. "And this one is your aunt?""It is a date then," I stumped her."You are going to take your pregnant aunt out on a date?" Buffy's sizzle meter was rapidly climbing to Krakatoa proportions."Nope. I'm setting up a date for us. You, me and a quiet location at 12:01 am Tuesday morning, my First. Later in the morning, I'll be heading out to wherever they have stored Felix so we can work on some cooperative strategy.""And if I say 'no'?" She was terribly grumpy."Ugh, I guess I'll go bar-crawling with Odette and Timothy, Gay and Lesbian bars only. That way I know I'll behave.""And if they say 'no'?" she was slightly less hostile."I'll know you threatened their lives, and then you and I will finally find out who is better on the mats. Trust me, it will not be an experience you will enjoy.""I don't know. I think I'd like that.""No. You start threatening the other people I love and you will not be happy; I guarantee that, Buffy."She realized I was both serious and angry. She had stepped out of bounds, the 'bounds' I had set up two hours earlier during our elevator ride."Is the meeting still on for the night?" she evaded my disappointment."Yes. Will you be there?""Of course," she grumped."Buffy, don't bother showing up if you can't separate 'us' as friends, 'us' as Wakko Ishara and my First, and you as my apprentice."Making me miserable in the first relationship doesn't help the latter two one bit. I try not to be an irresponsible asshole as House Head. More than anyone else, you know what I will sacrifice to be Ishara and one with my Isharans. I'll also step out and be plain ole 'Cáel Nyilas' when events permit.""But I am sick and tired of people not taking my desire to be foolish and care-free seriously. Being a dogmatic ass-hat isn't in me, but if you can't work with that, from here on out we are Wakko Ishara and Buffy Ishara and nothing more. I will still trust you as an Isharan, but not as a friend. Your choice.""Don't be such an asshole!" she snapped."Screw you!" I fired back. "I made a fucking effort to plan out some personal time with you, disguised as a joke; you knew it and you still decided to be a ball-buster. Like I need another fucking ball-buster right now, with all the other shit on my plate. You know better!" I was screaming. The people in JIKIT were working overtime at not staring at me."I'm under a ton of stress here too," she snarled. "I have to deal with the Council, keep our House growing and fulfill my obligations with Executive Services.""Do you want to quit? No longer by my 'apprentice'? Go back to working for Katrina full time?""Really?" she whispered."Of course the fuck not!" I shouted. "I didn't pick you for the job because of your sterling personality, or your bedroom excellence. I picked you because I had, and still have, utter faith in your ability to do whatever is necessary to overcome the landfill-sized colossal ill-fortune the Ancestors have dumped in our lap.""I'm just asking you to stop being a whiny, over-sensitive cunt and remember: it was the psychotic bitch who I chose for the top spot," I rumbled."I'm going to kick your ass," she seethed."Nice to know. We on for Monday night?"Pause."Yes," and she hung up. Two seconds later my phone rang again. "Buffy?" I answered. "And don't be late!" she menaced, then hung up again."So," Addison turned my way, "are you praying for World Peace to break out, or Nuclear War?""Hardy-har-har," I griped."Now that your personal drama is temporarily derailed, we have something for you to look at," Mehmet motioned for my attention. "Ever heard of Kōfuku no Kagaku?" I shook my head. "It translates over as 'Happy Science' and it is a cult-like organization in Japan.""Cool beans. Why do I have a sinking impression it is not a front for the Ninja?""That is what we want you to find out," Addison took over. "Of critical importance is the news conference their leader, Ryuho Okawa, gave earlier this afternoon/morning (~ 3:17 pm Tokyo time = 2:17 am East Coast time ~), especially a very relevant part of his interesting public announcement."He claims to be the Earthly manifestation of the Supreme Being. That is old news. Today he claimed that Temujin of the Khanate was the reincarnation of the original Genghis Khan and, with him, Ryuho, as the unifier of theological forces and therefore serving as spiritual advisor to Temujin, they would usher in a new period of Peace throughout Asia.""I'm waiting for the other shoe to drop," I exhaled."He also claims that Japan is in the midst of an epic struggle, both spiritually and in the physical sense. The 'ancient guardians' of Japanese purity, the 6 Ninja Families, are at war with the depth of all Evil, the Chinese Seven Pillars of Heaven by name, who are determined to drag all of Asia away from the Light and into the Darkness of pain, degradation and slavery."In fact I quote: 'Alone among the nations of the Earth, only the Japanese cultural identity can stand firm against this global menace. Only the Japanese can keep the torch of true Enlightenment aloft. Only the Japanese can guide the development of the Khanate into the Supreme Empire it is meant to be'.""I'm going to go out on a limb here and say this guy is pseudo-religious, a Japanese ultra-nationalist as well as anti 'all things Sino'," came out of my mouth."Correct.""None of the Secret Societies would do something so public. Temujin's background is a mystery, but no one in the Khanate is calling him a reincarnated spirit, and they know the truth," I continued."This guy is pretty nutty," Mehmet confirmed. "He also claims to channel Buddha, Mohammed, Christ and Confucius. His followers worship him as the Earthly manifestation of the 'Supreme Being' named El Cantare, which is yet another name for any number of ancient supreme deities. And he claims to consult with the 'spirit guardians' of national leaders and aids in their mystic defense, with the aid of the Five Sacred Sisters' Spirits."Clearly this man was insane. Unfortunately, insane didn't make someone wrong,"Ah Hell," I muttered.Mehmet and Addison perked up; after all, figuring out the bizarre was my position on the team."He probably is insane, and I can't blame him," I sighed. "He isn't El Cantare; he is in touch with the Weave.""I have a feeling this is 'not good'," Addison murmured. "How bad is it?""The Five Sacred Spirit Sisters are most likely the five augurs who died in order to save Temujin, which, in turn, allies the 9 Clans with the E&S and Amazons to 'save' Japan, though it is not 'saved' yet.""Technically, the Weave IS the Supreme Being. It's largely indifferent, yet capable of doing both good and ill in response to outside (aka mortal) stimuli. If you can observe the Weave, you might be able to see the most likely path destiny is taking as well as the key players screwing with that destiny."That would include the Gong Tau sorcerers and the ninjas use of their own brand of magic; and God only knows what other mystic tricks the others have been attempting.""How do we get them to stop?" Captain Delilah Faircloth muttered."Not that easy Delilah. Everyone in this room has intersected because of a magic experiment that happened before any of us were born (Mom).""The fight at Summer Camp was flipped on its head because I saw the ghost the 7 Pillars sent to scout the area. My freeing of one of those trapped and tortured souls led to the calamity at the Barbeque Pit. I didn't use magic. I countered it. Still, my actions were interfering with the Weave."All four people the augurs, those Five Sisters, told me about had been dead at some point in time, some for thousands of years. Ajax didn't kill anyone using magic. Neither has Saku, yet both of them are products of disruptions in the Weave. 'Me' being alive and breathing is yet another disruption, since I shouldn't exist because of another mystic curse from five thousand years ago."Being alive and killing people means I've killed people who shouldn't be dead. Do we need to go into all the millions that have died in the Khanate war? Which was a combination of a resurrected Temujin and the 7 Pillars hunger for World Domination, if we do nothing, the rippled of those other disruption will still carry on."Except for me, no one on this taskforce has used an iota of magic, yet we are all dedicated to combatting mystical forces," I related to the group. I wondered where Rikki (Martin) and Beatrice (Ya Konan) had gotten off to. Lady Yum-Yum being absent only made my 'Scooby' senses tingle more."You use magic?" Agent-86 tilted his head in curiosity."I talk to a Goddess on a semi-regular business. I see ghosts. I've been the conveyer of messages from dead people and I've killed an un-killable man. Do we need to go back over my kidnapping by the 7 Pillars? The memories of my undead Grandfather floating around in my head?""I'm not calling thunderbolts out of the sky and shooting fireballs out my ass, but what I am doing is magical, nonetheless.""So, what do we recommend to our allies and benefactors (i.e., our sovereign governments)?" Mehmet inquired."Hmm, we tell our governments this crackpot is a Prophet of Doom who could be turned into an asset," I rubbed my brow with all four fingers and a thumb. Rikki, Beatrice and Lady Worthington-Burke quietly entered the room. They were all highly pleased in a 'I just won the lottery' kind of way. I was curious, but had to carry on with my train of thought."Quietly start seeking out other mystic societies, preferably low-key, quiet types who avoid the limelight, and start looking into other forms of magical insight and, quite frankly, protection. If the Weave has let this happen, we can expect worse. Lastly, I'll ask my 'Brother' to meet with this guy and get a feel for his personality.""That will only increase the believability of his ramblings," Addison protested."The boat called 'Denial' has already sailed. The World is in crisis. People are going to look for non-conventional answers. It is better to get ahead of this and bring Ryuho Okawa on board as a 'consultant'. Don't give him the whole picture by any means. The guy is definitely a loose cannon. Even worse, he is also a loose cannon the Weave has touched.""Besides, the Seven Pillars are going to figure this out pretty quick, their Weave sensitivity, ya know, and either kidnap him to be their own spiritual seismic sensor, or kill him for being both a loose cannon and yet another person screwing with their 'best laid plans'. Keeping him alive has the added benefit of making the Seven Pillars expend resources trying to get at him. Japan needs every bit diversion they can get."Let's not forget to tell our Secret Society allies of our plans, lest they kill him too. His babblings aren't going to make the 9 Clans or the E&S happy with him. They both have an established habit of making perceived enemies dead. Let's keep him alive and utilize this opportunity.""I like this plan," Addison nodded. Mehmet was clearly on board as well. Agent-86 clearly was playing the best on-line mystic MMORPG ever! (And with the added bonus that his team's action had real-world consequences.) The three 'ladies' new to the room received an abbreviated version of our discussion and my 'suggestions'. They weren't really suggestions. Barring a few insanely criminal endeavors, JIKIT treated me like a true asset."Something else big?" Addison looked to her British counterpart (Yum-Yum)."The Japanese Diet has voted for a public referendum on a Constitutional Amendment to repeal/revise Article 96 of the Japanese Constitution.""Oh fuck," was echoed, either verbally or subliminally, by everyone in the room except for me, Delilah and Agent-86.'Cáel' knew Jack and Shit about the Japanese Constitution. Hell, I barely knew about the US one and I was a native. However, Alal did know it, and knew both what Article 96 was and what its amendment really meant. Good-old 96 was the rolling dark cloud across the political Great Plains that heralded a swarm of tornados. Clouds were clouds and their arrival could mean anything.Article 96 dictated how the Japanese Constitution could be amended. The current process was a 2/3rd vote in both the House of Councilors (the 'Upper House', roughly equivalent to our Senate) and the House of Representatives (the 'Lower' House) followed by a public referendum. The proposed amendment to Article 96 would transform the process to a mere majority vote in both Houses.Imagine the shit-storm which would be unleashed if the US Congress tried to pull that shit. The biggest political issue was that the Japanese Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) held 294 of the 475 seats in the lower house (a clear majority) and 115 of the 242 in the Upper House (7 seats short of a majority). If the amendment passed next month (October 14th to be precise), the LDP could pretty much do as they pleased.And what was the first thing they were going to do? They were going to put to rest another part of the Constitution, namely the far more globally important Article 9. And what was that?Real World Stuff: WarningsArticle 9:(1)Aspiring sincerely to an international peace based on justice and order, the Japanese people forever renounce war as a sovereign right of the nation and the threat or use of force as means of settling international disputes.(2)To accomplish the aim of the preceding paragraph, land, sea, and air forces, as well as other war potential, will never be maintained. The right of belligerency of the state will not be recognized.If Article 9 was repealed, the Japanese nation could exercise diplomacy by military means, aka declaring an offensive war against a foreign power. Currently Japan had a modest budget military budget of $48 Billion a year (Earth's 10th largest). It was modest when you considered it was a mere 1% of the Japanese GDP. Great Britain, France and South Korea's smaller economies all functioned nicely with double that percentage for their military budget.Regionally, every other nation was increasing their military expenditures, except Japan's protector, the US and (perhaps) North Korea, who's spending on anything was a closely guarded state secret. Right now, China and the Khanate's military expenditures were running roughly even at $180 billion each, but this was an arm's race the PRC would eventually win, they had too great an advantage in the size of their workforce and a far larger industrial base.The truth was, if the PRC couldn't win this race fast, she was facing a long, grinding war reminiscent of the Communists' Long Rise to Power that wrecked their country a century ago. The monetary dynamic was shifting badly against them because the Khanate wasn't alone.India, Taiwan and Vietnam were also ramping up their war spending to a combined tune of $34 billion and now allied with the Khanate, equating to an additional $90 billion the PRC had to overcome. South Korea was already adding $8 billion to their military and Russia was taxing the fuck out of Manchuria to both pay for their 'Peaceful Intervention' and to increase the 'Readiness' of their other forces.All of this military spending was bad for both the regional and global economies (unless you were Israel who was turning out hardware 24/7/365 for the Khanate and Indian war machines). So at this point, Japan doing 'nothing' was possibly more disastrous than doing 'something' else.They were already spending $50 fucking billion on glorified policemen while the future of East Asia was being decided without them. Doubling the military budget would place a huge burden on the largely pacifistic population. It would also put Japan in the position of deciding the Fate of Nations.With the repeal of Article 9, Japan could utilize 'proactive means' to keep the naval supply routes to China open, not even the Indian's had the naval presence to confront the Japanese. Such a policy was a nice, friendly gesture to the Asian Colossus, who wasn't likely to show a shred of appreciation for their efforts.No, China had spent the last 60 years stoking the hatred of the Land of the Rising Sun among their people. (Many Japanese forgot current Chinese hatred was based on the Japanese butchering their way across China for nearly a decade between 1937 to 1945).(The Cornerstone) There was a truism which had guided American, Chinese, Japanese and Russian political thought for 150 years: 'There could only be one supreme power in East Asia and the Eastern Pacific'. Japan had followed the logical expression of that paradigm by invading Taiwan (1895), Korea (1910), beating up on Imperial Russia (1904), taking Manchuria (1931) and going to war with China (1937) while that country was trapped in a bloody civil war.To stop the Empire of Japan's rise, the US had attempted to cripple the Japanese economy before the Empire could harvest their just-acquired Asian natural resources. In response, Japan had thrown its soldiers and sailors into a futile effort against the British Empire, the United States and China and lost.With Imperial Japan crushed and the Soviet Union preoccupied in Europe, China had risen. The irresistible force of China's rapidly increasing population, natural resources exploitation and extensive land mass took hold. Japan couldn't compete in a 'fair' fight. Since 1945, the Japanese government had lived with the fear of aggression from Russia and/or China aimed their way.The US felt the same way, or they had. The fear produced by the broad acceptance of 'Only-One-Shall-Rule-Asia' had led to the Korean War, the half-century cease-fire along the Demilitarized Zone in Korea and the Vietnamese Civil War. The Communists in China and Russia had feuded until the Soviet Union collapsed under its own economic inadequacies.A reborn Russia, even with the ultra-nationalist Putin at the helm, couldn't stop China's growing domination. Asia was China's for the taking, until the Khanate rose up like some desert mirage in the Western Steppe, one that turned into the Mother of All Storms. So now, miraculously, the dominion of Asia was up for grabs once more.Japan could not overcome China; that was a given. The Dragon had more people, more resources and an almost three-fold larger economy. Given a decade, the PRC would grind the Khanate down. Once more it was the tyranny of numbers. Even India, Taiwan and Vietnam could only slow down the inevitable.India's subpar economic output marginalized the power of their citizenry. Taiwan had the proportional economy, but not nearly enough people. Vietnam had neither and had always had a rough time defending themselves, much less been successful confronting powers beyond her homeland. Putin's Mother Russia had a host of other problems, internal and external, so she had already contributed as much as Putin dared.Until Thursday morning, Tokyo Time, the undeniable Destiny of Asia remained in the hands of those men in Beijing. The dominoes were falling in a way those rulers had not foreseen and now fumed over. But on Wednesday night, there was no industrial power (with the population to back it up) which could threaten the People's Republic of China.Europe and the US wouldn't intervene. Much like the leadership in Japan, the Communist Chinese Politburo believed Putin had wagered as much as dared. No other nation on Earth mattered. Japan? That was laughable. Their Constitution bound the hands off their military behind their backs with a pledge of eternal pacifism.The Chinese weren't blind to the 250,000 men and women of the Japanese Self Defense Force. Without the political will, those troops might have well have been in Brazil. A hostile Brazil was actually a greater worry because Brazil was the powerhouse of South America, a G-8 economy and hungered for a Permanent Seat on the UN Security Council. The PRC was dedicated to denying their desire as it would have diluted the PRC's burgeoning diplomatic power.Japan? Ha.Thursday morning, in what was essentially an undetected (by anyone except the Ninja and JIKIT) coup d' tat, pacifism was sacrificed on the Altar of Nationalism. Article 96's demise was pre-ordained. A poll taken on July 1st, 42% of Japanese felt positively about the repeal of Article 96 while 46% opposed it.The same agency took a new poll on August 28th. The economic-political situation of Japan was going through a titanic tidal shift. If Buddhism moved you toward devout pacifist, the Khanate had liberated Tibet and was clearly withdrawing as the UN troops' boots hit the ground.If you were a Nationalist of any kind, you were seeing a whole lot more people at your rallies, accessing your websites and signing up to join your formerly fringe parties. If you were a Socialist, you were scared. Why? The PRC was in the process of nationalizing all of Japan's (and South Korea's and Taiwan's) business interests in China, for the 'Duration of the Emergency', or so they said.That meant plenty of Japanese workers were losing their jobs and looking to blame someone. You couldn't blame the centrist LDP. The LDP had been working alongside the Japanese Communist Party for months. They had done nothing wrong and had worked tirelessly for a peaceful diplomatic solution. It was their 'comrades' in China, their Marxist confederates, who were costing the hard-working Japanese workers their jobs.If you were in the Establishment, all of the above worried the crap out of you. Japan's economy had been limping along at barely-positive growth for a decade. Your aging population needed more and more from their public services and, worst of all, you had nothing in your political and economic tool box to escape the obvious oncoming national catastrophe.The possibility of a Global Recession loomed on the horizon, if they were lucky. Highly respected economists in Japan and elsewhere were examining all the key indicators over the past three months and were suggesting hording as a viable policy for middle class households to consider. If you were in the Developing World, worse was heading your way.The word being bandied about on those esteemed academic internet websites wasn't 'recession', it was depression. Global prosperity thrived on nations investing in both their own economy and the economies of other nations. The governments representing a third of the World's population were not investing in their economies.Unless you were a war profiteer, you could expect fewer consumer goods on the shelves; and what was there would cost more. Your income wasn't going up; your expenses were. If you were an Atheistic homeowner in the Western World with a secured 3.25% fixed rate home loan, you took up religion. The prime interest rate would be racing for the 20% mark and that was only if your economy was stable.If you lived in a country in the Developing World, your trade goods didn't compete with those created in the G-20. Your competition was with other Developing World businesses and the prize was the pocketbooks of those consumers in the G-20, which was a shrinking purse.It wasn't like you were being paid all that much to begin with; and now those once poor-paying, but at least plentiful, jobs were drying up. You needed your government to help you out. It wasn't like those governments could raise money by taxing the unemployed and under-employed. They didn't have money. And the rich in most of those same nations had a long and successful legacy of avoiding paying.Those growing economies had a few tried and tested 'solutions' for getting their countries through these rough stretches.The IMF? 'We are out to make 'positive' capital investments and your economic outlook doesn't look promising. We suggest 'austerity'.'The BRICS? Since India and China were basically in an undeclared state of war: 'we won't be loaning anyone anything for a while.'The BIS? 'As soon as the People' Bank of China, the Reserve Bank of India, the Central Bank of Ireland, the Bank of Israel and the Central Bank of the Republic of Turkey get back to us about their sudden, serious lack of transparency, we'll call you back.'World Bank? Holy Shit! 'The world's going down the toilet, we will do what we can.'F Y I, I (as in Cáel) had been wrong. The 6 Elders of the Ninja families didn't talk to Japanese Prime Minister, Shinzō Awbee. They talked with another, far more immediately important man. So sue me (Cáel) for not knowing the inner workings of various world governments, and creatively interpreting events surrounding all those people I (Cáel) didn't. I'm a freaking Liberal Arts major with a fertile imagination, not a superspy, or even a competent Intelligence Analyst!}The Japanese government had appealed to the U.S., U.N., P.R.C., A.S.E.A.N., India; and (through back channels aka JIKIT) the Khanate for an end to this madness; all with typical results:The U.S.A: We are working on it (without letting them know what precisely they were working on)Japan: Well, do something fast. Our Government Bonds are about to be more useful as wallpaper.The U.N.: We are working on it (with their long-established tradition of not doing anything until the crisis had passed)Japan: You are preparing to pass a Resolution to move this matter from the First Committee to the Fourth Committee, gee, thanks guys. Will they be meeting sometime before Christmas?The PRC: We are too busy right now, so shut up, keep the trade lanes open, and was that your submarine we detected sneaking into our territorial waters?Japan: What? What do you mean you are 'too busy?' You are one of our biggest trading partners, your economy is going down the toilet, and, No! That was not our submarine in your territorial waters. That accusation is absurd.(Note from Japanese Prime Minister, Shinzō Awbee, to Admiral Katsutoshi Kawano, head of the JMSDF {the de facto Japanese Navy}), The PRC has made this outrageous claim that one of our submarines has been sneaking around their territorial waters. There is no truth to that rumor, right?Kawano: Which time?Prime Minister: Oh My God! What have you people been doing and why is this the first time I'm hearing about it?Kawano: Sir, if you are just now getting around to asking us, you don't want to know.Prime Minister: What do you mean 'I don't want to know?' I'm the head of the damn government and, you are right. Fine. There is no way I'm going back to the Chinese Ambassador and apologizing for any this. Is there any way this can come back to screw us over?Kawano: With all these US and British submarines helping us out, not very likely, Prime Minister.Prime Minister: Oh, very good. You are correct, I don't want to know what you 'haven't' been doing. I am ordering you to destroy all transcripts and recordings of this conversation.Kawano: It has been my distinct honor not having this conversation with you, Prime Minister. Sayōnara.ASEAN, What do you expect us to do about this? Have you seen the unimpressive combined sizes of our members' air forces and navies? Did you see the smack-down the Khanate has inflicted on the PLAN's South China Sea Fleet?Besides, the PRC is claiming that the Khanate launched covert attacks against the Parcels and Spratly islands which originated from Indonesian and Filipino waters. We are investigating the issue. If you are asking us for help, you are truly screwed. Don't call us. We will call you.Japan, {muttering} Investigating the attacks that came from your territory, bullshit! You are covering your own asses, damn it!(Note from Prime Minister, Shinzō Awbee, to Shotaro Yachi, Japanese National Security Advisor), I've heard an ugly rumor that the Khanate has forces secreted in the Philippines and Indonesia. Do you happen to know anything about it?Yachi: Yes Sir. We had advance notice of the organization, composition and destination of those forces.Awbee (while muttering 'no one tells me anything anymore'): What the! Would you please tell me what is going on.Yachi: We have made critical steps toward future alliances which will guarantee Japanese security for decades to come.Awbee What does that mean, and since when have you been creating and implementing foreign policy? We have a Minister for that, in case you somehow over-looked him at the last cabinet meeting. Wait! Does he know about this too?Yachi: No Sir, Foreign Minister Kishida is currently unaware of the Kinkyū tokushu sakusen tasukufōsu (Emergency Special Operations Task Force). Admiral Katsutoshi knows the basics of our operational policy, since we need to borrow some of his assets from time to time. Director-General Kitada (of the Public Security Intelligence Agency) and key personnel from the Foreign Ministry's Intelligence & Analysis Service and Security Bureau make up the majority of the task force's operatives.Awbee: What have you been doing?Yachi: You don't want to know, Mr. Prime Minister. It would make things, awkward.Awbee: 'You don't want to know', of course, I don't. I'm only the elected head of this government. Why would I possibly want to know what acts of espionage and war my deputies are executing?Yachi: I am glad we are on the same page, Sir. Will there be anything else?Awbee: No, wait. Do you have any intelligence on what the Khanate is up to?Yachi: Yes Sir. Is there anything in particular you want to know?Analysis Services: Can you contact someone in their leadership willing to discuss regional affairs?Yachi: I can put you in touch with the Great Khan himself if necessary.AS: What!Yachi: Sir, I would hardly be acting in our nation's best interests if I couldn't divine the intentions of the key players on the stage. Shall I initiate the necessary communications to facilitate that level of clandestine diplomatic contact?AS: No. Yes. No, I need to think about this. Hmm, have you been conducting any domestic espionage missions?Yachi: You don't want me to answer that, Sir.Awbee: of course I don't, I'm only the damn Prime Minister. Shotaro, I'm still Prime Minister, aren't I?Yachi: Yes Sir. We have been working overtime to ensure that. We've foiled two enemy assassination attempts and one attempted kidnapping so far. We remain vigilant.AS: How come this is the first I'm hearing about it? Is the head of my security in on this conspiracy of yours too?Yachi: No Sir. These particular guardians wish to avoid notoriety at all costs.Awbee: Okay. Good to know. Ah, keep up the good work and destroy any trace of this conversation.Yachi: Way ahead of you, Sir. Have a good night.India, Yes, we are more than willing to work with you toward regional stability. Care to acknowledge the Khanate's legitimacy first? We'd really appreciate it. Sure, get back to us when you've done that. Until then, the South China Sea Awaits! Yes, we plan to keep what we've earned. Later now. We think there is going to be further instability in Southeast Asia.Japan, Ya think? It is your damn warships sailing around the freaking South China Sea enforcing your utterly un-secret alliance with the Khanate. Why are you doing this to us? What have we ever done to you?The Khanate, We are not out to damage your national interests. We apologize, but there is now way we will call off this war with the Communist Chinese. It is them, or us, to the death. We have already received and agreed to your request to allow all Japanese flagged ships safe transit through the South China Sea. We really wish to be your friends this time, to make up for those two invasion attempts seven hundred years ago.(Note from  Prime Minister to Self) Great. The only reasonable people who aren't out to kick me in the nuts are also the ones I can't acknowledge talking to. I've got to do something a

Welcome to the Okawa Book Club Podcast! In this episode, hosts Hannah and Kate introduce the latest title from Master Ryuho Okawa, The Laws of Eternity: El Cantare Unveils the Structure of the Spirit World. We delve into the profound insights from Chapter 1, "The World of the Fourth Dimension," and touch upon Chapter 2, "The World of the Fifth Dimension." Discover what actually happens when we die and the differences between clinical and spiritual death, the significance of the silver cord in relation to Near-Death Experience, and the journey of the soul after death. Listen as we explore the River Styx, the reception center in the afterlife, and the concept of eternal life and reincarnation. We discuss the importance of self-reflection, the impact of our daily thoughts and action on our spiritual journey, and the idea that heaven and hell exist within our minds now. Join us for an enlightening conversation on the mysteries of the spirit world and the eternal truths revealed by Master Okawa. Don't miss this chance to understand the spiritual mechanisms that shape our existence. For more information and to purchase the book, visit Okawabooks.com, Amazon.com and your local bookstores. Also recommend reading The Laws of Hell, also available on Amazon.com. Watch The Laws of Eternity Movie.  Watch Suicide Prevention Video_Spiritual Truth about Suicide Thank you for listening, and we'll see you next time!

A new religious movement founded in Japan on 6 October 1986 by former Wall Street trader Ryuho Okawa, whose followers regarded him as the incarnation of a supreme being from Venus. Happy Science has been described as a cult. The Good: Following Dreams Prolific The Bad: Calling Yourself God Channeling Brings Out The ADD in us All Spiritual Vaccine For Covid - $400 The Culty (is there anything in this cult worth incorporating into our own?): Judihpox means - The crust that forms on the mouth while playing video games fore hours. The endorsement given by The Nice Cult The Nice Cult will be asking other cults to debate Chuck Norris added to the Majesterium Collecti Happy Science: https://happy-science.org/en/ New York Times: ⁠https://www.nytimes.com Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Happy_Science The Nice Cult: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://thenicecult.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

On this episode of the world famous Sofa King Podcast, we talk about one of the largest cults in Japan—the Happy Science Cult. Yes, that's really their name. They were founded by Ryuho Okawa who was the key rival to the Aum Shinriko cult (who tried to kill Okawa with poison gas in his car). The Happies believe that Okawa is the embodiment of the god El Cantare who was born on Venus millions of years ago. Their leader channels people like Jesus, Buddha, Socrates, Donald Trump, Hillary Clinton, and even Michael Jackson to write books for him. They produce tons of horrible anime, try to influence elections, and of course take all the money they can. Why does Okawa's son claim he is a fraud? How many books have they written? Why are they called Happy Science? Listen, laugh, learn.   Visit Our Sources: https://rationalwiki.org/wiki/Happy_Science https://www.vice.com/en/article/jmvan4/my-afternoon-with-a-failed-japanese-cult https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Happy_Science https://theworld.org/stories/2022-11-30/japan-s-infamous-happy-cult-sets-sights-united-states https://www.france24.com/en/live-news/20230302-japan-happy-science-cult-leader-okawa-dies-media https://www.asianews.it/news-en/Death-of-the-founder-of-Happy-Science,-a-controversial-Japanese-religious-sect-57887.html https://gamerant.com/japanese-cult-happy-science-anime/

What do Odin, Hermes, Buddha, Yoda and Osiris all have in common? Well duh, they were all forms of El Cantare the God of this Japanese group called Happy Science. Ryuho Okawa runs a huge global group with their hands in media and politics. Yikes!

Review on Ryuho Okawa's latest title, The Truth about Spiritual Phenomena, Life's Q&A with El Cantare. Discover the answers and solutions about spiritual phenomena that occurs around you in this book!

Words to Read in Times of Illness by Ryuho Okawa is a supplement for your soul, carrying 100 inspirational, invigorating, and healing messages from Master Okawa. These words or sentences are great reminder of how blessed we are to be alive!   Ideal gift book of love. Okawabooks.com

What Is Happy Science? by Ryuho Okawa is packed with 5 phenomenal lectures by Master Ryuho Okawa.  1. Changes of the Truth Civilization - Unrevealing past lives of Jesus. 2. What Is Happy Science? - Founding spirits of Happy Science. 3. The Discovery of Enlightenment - What does enlightenment mean in this modern age?  Practical guidance to attain and maintain enlightenment which brings true happiness to all. 4. Secrets of the Multidimensional Universe - The astounding hidden secrets of the multidimensional universe is now revealed in the first time in history! 5. The Ultimate Self-Realization - Learn how to apply Hermes's teachings of Love and Progress in our life.

Book Review by Hana & John on Ryuho Okawa's The Road to Cultivate Yourself, Follow Your Silent Voice Within to Gain True Wisdom and Words for Building Character. For more information, please visit Okawabooks.com

A sequel to the previous episode  on The Laws of Hell by Ryuho Okawa. In this episode we practice 3 short reflective meditation on the three poisons of the mind which are tuned to Hell: Greed, Anger, and Foolishness and how to overcome them. The Laws of Hell, IT follows..... by Ryuho Okawa Okawabooks.com Also watch our YouTube video After you die, what awaits you....  

Inspiring discussion on Ryuho Okawa's latest title, The Laws of Hell. - What is 'earth bound spirit'? Is it Ghost? Do they really exist? - Why suicide is not the way to escape from reality? - Is there a Judgement Day? - Is Hell a permanent place or temporary place like hospital?  Getting your copy and reading The Laws of Hell by Ryuho Okawa as your spiritual investment.  

  Introducing the latest title, Words for Life  by Ryuho Okawa, A Book of 100 proverbs or uplifting messages from Heaven. In this podcast, hosts John and Hana share their discoveries after reading this book. Buy from Amazon.com or Shopify if you order from outside the US and Canada.

What Is Egolessness? Why Buddha taught us to be 'egoless'? How does the concept of 'egolessness' help us to grow our soul? This episode is from Chapter 4  of the Part One of The Challenge of Enlightenment, Now Here, The New Dharma Wheel Turns by Ryuho Okawa. 'Egolessness' is one the most commonly misunderstood concepts in Buddhism.  Discover the original and true Buddha's intention in The Challenge of Enlightenment by Ryuho Okawa. We recommend you to read Chapter 5 of the Part Two from the same book, Egolessness from the Perspective of the Middle Way. Available on Amazon.com Barns & Noble.com and other sellers.   We also recommend you to read Chapter 5 of The Challenge of the Mind, An Essential Guide to Buddha's Teachings: Zen, Karma and Enlightenment by Ryuho Okawa, The Benefits of an Egoless Perspective. The Challenge of the Mind on Amazon.com

An audiobook style, step-by-step guidance to Freeing Yourself from Ignorance from Chapter 2 of The Challenge of Enlightenment by Ryuho Okawa, with a brief explanation on Chapter 3, The Four Noble Truths. Visit Okawabooks.com to explore The Challenge of Enlightenment.

This is the first discussion on Ryuho Okawa's latest title, The Challenge of Enlightenment: Now, Here the New Dharma Wheel Turns. Chapter 1 of Part One, What Is the Spirit of Buddhism? Stay tuned as the discussion on the rest of the books to be continued in 2023.

Inspiring discussion on Ryuho Okawa's latest title, The Spiritual Truth about Curses and Spells: How to Get Out of An Unhappy Life. Available now at Barnes & Noble.com Coming soon to Amazon.com.   For more information about the movie, pease visit The Divine Protector, Master Salt Begins Upcoming title: The Challenge of Enlightenment (Dec 15, 2022)

Inspired discussion by Hana and John on the 3rd volume of Ryuho Okawa's new genre of spiritual mystery novel, The Unknown Stigma Trilogy. The Unknown Stigma 3 (The Universe) Paperback The Unknown Stigma 3 (The Universe) Hardcover Enjoy reading this fiction-transcending, extraordinary mystical adventure!

“The bigger your mission becomes, the greater inspiration you will be given.”   -Ryuho Okawa   I am so excited about this conversation and to welcome Beverly Karns, Founder of Tempo Granola, to the T&T mic! Beverly is an on-the-go mom, professor, entrepreneur, yogi, and fitness instructor! Beverly hails from the finance world, but after years of making her famous granola for fam and friends with a growing following, she decided to take the passion on full time. Tempo Granola is vegan, dairy-free, gluten-free, made from non-GMO ingredients and organic oats for optimal clean snacking! You know I am super picky when it comes to CPG's, so Tempo Granola was a golden find when I found out it was not only delicious, it was locally made, woman owned, and mission driven (giving back to charity). This is a great convo is you are an entrepreneur leading with the heart, looking to build the right tribe, and do business with intention. We are in a new world with super smart, savvy consumers- it pays dividends to do things the right way, transparently. Beverly and Tempo Granola set the bar high on doing things the right way, for the right reasons. Take notes, body and soul fuel!   Highlights: Entrepreneurship. Chasing the dream with a business mindset. Timing and the universe. Transparency and morality. The vibe attracts the tribe. Evolving with your passions, audience, and core values. Yummy granola for all ages- consuming with intention.   Beverly Karns:​ I'm Beverly and I've been making wholesome and nutritious granola for my family, work-mates and friends for 20 years. My husband has been taking the Cranberry Pecan granola to work for years. I would pop it into the backpacks of my three children to eat after morning practice or before afternoon games - who doesn't love Dark Chocolate Cashew or Apricot Coconut in the afternoon? If they didn't eat it, their friends would. Soon other moms and friends started calling and asking about my tasty little morsels. The clusters were always the first to go, and I found myself making more and more clusters - turning granola into a favorite snack and not just for breakfast. It's vegan, dairy-free, gluten-free, made from non-GMO ingredients and organic oats for optimal clean snacking! ​ It was in the simplicity of the ingredients (you know every ingredient on the back label), nutritionally balanced (nutrient dense with lots of protein and a hint of sweetness), and endless flavor combinations that Tempo was born.  ​ Three flavors- Cranberry Pecan, Apricot Coconut or Dark Chocolate Cashew and Two types - 4oz bags of clusters for an on-the-go snack or 11oz All-Day loose style granola with smaller clusters. Either way - we've got you covered! ​ Tempo - a beat of your own - describes all of us, some days fast, some days slow. No matter the day, Tempo is here to serve your snacking and breakfast needs. What's the Tempo of your life today?   MISSION​ My mission is to inspire a healthy body, inquisitive mind, and bold spirit fueled by food consisting of natural ingredients we all grew up eating. Join me to spread awareness that balance is the key to healthy living. ​ HOLISTIC & WHOLE-ISTIC  Holistic nutrition is all about eating healthy food as close to its whole, natural state as possible for optimum health and well-being. Hallmarks of holistic nutrition include unrefined, unprocessed, organic, and locally grown foods. A healthy immune system starts with what you eat - and Tempo can help!   Tempo granola is handmade in small batches in a granola-only facility (no cross-contamination) in Denver to ensure freshness, quality and ultimate yummy taste!   www.tempoeats.com @tempogranola   Connect with T&T: IG: @TurmericTequila Facebook: @TurmericAndTequila Website: www.TurmericAndTequila.com   Host: Kristen Olson IG: @Madonnashero Tik Tok: @Madonnashero Email: Info@KOAlliance.com Website: www.KOAlliance.com  

Inspired discussion by Hanna & John on The Rebirth of Buddha, My Eternal Disciples, Hear My Words, the latest publication from Ryuho Okawa, released on August 15, 2022. "This book is like reading a prayer to your soul..."

Welcome to the New Direction of Okawa Book Club Podcast with our new host, Hana, and here's the first inspiring discussion of Hana and John on The Unknown Stigma 1 (The Mystery) and The Unknown Stigma 2 (The Resurrection) by Ryuho Okawa, an internationally renowned prolific author of over 3,000 titles on religious/spiritual truth, personal growth, political philosophy, and economic prosperity. Don't forget to get your copies of these 2 novels today and start reading them as we will come back soon with The Unknown Stigma 3 (The Universe)  

An inspired discussion on Ryuho Okawa's latest publication, Developmental Stages of Love - The Original Theory: Philosophy of Love in My Youth (June 15, 2022 IRH Press). Other recommended titles related to this podcast: The Laws of the Sun: One Source, One Planet, One People The Nine Dimensions - The Laws of Eternity Hell You Never Knew - And How to Avoid Going There My Journey through the Spirit World - A True Account of My Experiences of the Hereafter  

Inspiring book review discussion on Ryuho Okawa's The Laws Of Messiah - From Love to Love Okawabooks.com Music: A Song to Celebrating Lord God by Sayaka Okawa

Inspired discussion on Ryuho Okawa's latest title, The Ten Principles from El Cantare Volume II, Ryuho Okawa's First Lectures on His Wish to Save the World  published on May 3rd, 2022, a sequel to The Ten Principles from El Cantare VI, Ryuho Okawa's First Lectures on His Basic Teachings For more information

Inspiring discussion on Ryuho Okawa's latest title, Putin's Real Intentions on Ukraine Invasion (HS Press Mar 30, 2022). Putin's Real Intentions on Ukraine Invasion Ryuho Okawa's spiritual interviews are like spiritual journalism. With his unparalleled psychic abilities he channels the subconscious of the person in question in order to reveal their true intentions. The purpose of this book is to reveal Putin's thoughts, which are difficult to access from the mainstream media. This spiritual interview with Putin's guardian spirit (subconscious) was recorded on the morning of February 24, 2022, just before Russia's invasion of Ukraine. The author's aim is to end the war soon and prevent this conflict from escalating into WWIII. We also recommend you to read The Laws Of Messiah to understand the author's opinion / philosophy.

Inspiring discussion of Dylan and John about The Heart of the Earth, The Laws Of Messiah, From Love to Love, Chapter 4 by Ryuho Okawa. Shambhala That Promotes Spiritual Awakening of Humanity. The Laws Of Messiah, From Love to Love

Inspired discussion on the latest book from Ryuho Okawa, The Descent of Japanese Father God, Ame-no-Mioya-Gami:  The "God of Creation" in the Ancient Document of Hotsuma Tsutae (Feb 2022 HS Press). Buy Here The Cherry Bushido Showtime  Okawabooks.com

Special Program introducing one of our listeners and readers of Books from Ryuho Okawa. Mark shares his discoveries on The Laws Of Messiah, From Love to Love by Ryuho Okawa (Published on Jan 31, 2022 IRH Press) Purchase from Here  

https://happyscience-usa.org/ Social media links: Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/hshsproductions/ Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/_hsproductions/ Twitter- https://twitter.com/HSproductionsWW Youtube- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpKOIR9s8MchXDSAVLEUZEQ The leader of Happy Science, Japan's fastest-growing, 12 million strong spiritual movement spanning 100+ countries, Ryuho Okawa, joins other global spiritual luminaries in calling for steadfast faith as fear and pandemonium accelerate across the globe Sampling of one of Ryuho Okawa's many SRO lectures worldwide New Voice from Japan on How to Keep the Faith, Find your North Star, and Follow It Today's chaotic, uncertain times have left many of us feeling battered by forces outside of our control, unmoored, alone, and hopeless. Okawa teaches that whenever we face a challenge, no matter how seemingly formidable, we are really being given an opportunity to make a choice- to lose faith, rant at the wind and waves, and sail adrift, or maintain our convictions, take the helm, and navigate a happy and abundant future for ourselves and the world. To successfully stay the course through life's storms, however, we must know where we are headed. To hold fast, we must have a clear understanding of what our mission is and a strong mindset to steer us there. Finding our mission and developing the mindset muscle that will keep us on course takes awareness, intention, and effort. Okawa's personal journey led him to discover and commit to a mission much larger than most- to bring greater happiness to mankind by uniting all religions and cultures to live in harmony- but his inspiring story shows us how we can find our own North Star and stay true to it, no matter the circumstances. That story is told in Twiceborn, a new biopic that tells the story of Satoru, a highly successful businessman who relinquishes everything to pursue his true calling. Interview op Yoichi Utebi, Producer and spokesperson for Twiceborn Reviving Your Spiritual Warrior to Guide You Through Turbulent Times A new film from Japan, “The Cherry Bushido,” lands at the perfect time to remind us to re-examine our convictions and spiritual fortitude in the face of today's daunting challenges. Similar yet distinct from chivalry, the western code of honor handed down from the gallant knights of yore, Bushido is the organizing principle of samurai moral values and ethics that has been at the heart and soul of Japanese culture for centuries. Like chivalry, Bushido is typified by virtues like righteousness, benevolence, respect, honor, fidelity, and courage. Unlike the chivalric code, the true Bushido spirit is based on the belief that we are spiritual beings who will eventually return to the spiritual world. Having experienced relative peace and prosperity in recent years, many have relaxed their self-vigilance and blurred the convictions that can mean the difference between victory and defeat on the spiritual as well as physical plain. With the pandemic and the social, political, and geopolitical turbulence we are experiencing today, now is a good time to consider the Bushido spirit and virtues that can anchor and guide us to act on our beliefs in these trying times. Interview op: Yoichi Utebi, Producer, “The Cherry Bushido” Talk Points The meaning and history of Bushido The Bushido code of conduct and ideals The spiritual backbone of the Bushido spirit How to maintain spiritual fortitude 3 maxims to live by: Live each day as if it is your last Your thoughts determine your future Face fear squarely and fiercely The message behind “The Cherry Bushido” About Yoichi Utebi

Inspired discussion on Chapter 3, The Teachings of Messiah:  The Battle to Change the Values with Words of God. Dylan and John's 3rd discussion on The Laws Of Messiah by Ryuho Okawa(Jan 31, 2022). The Laws Of Messiah, From Love to Love by Ryuho Okawa

Inspired discussion on What the Messiah Should Say and Do Now:  Showing the Ways at the Turning Point of History. Dylan and John discuss on Chapter 2 of The Laws Of Messiah by Ryuho Okawa(Jan 31, 2022),  The Laws Of Messiah, From Love to Love by Ryuho Okawa

A religious group in Japan is led by a man who claims he is an interdimensional god named El Cantare, peddles spiritual vaccines online, and was once targeted for murder by a rival cult leader.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Inspiring Discussion on Ryuho Okawa's latest PoD book, Spiritual Messages from Yaidron: Save the World from Destruction (Dec 2021 HS Press). Yaidron is one of the messianic space beings, akin to the god of justice, closely monitoring the world affairs on Earth.  His mission is to guide humanity towards better and peaceful world based on faith in God of Earth or Lord God, El Cantare.   Yaidron's messages will help us to discern good and evil, and what is truth and what is false in the current affairs. Buy this book Okawabooks/Spiritual Messages from Yaidron

Inspiring Discussion on recently published Spiritual Messages from Metatron, Light in the Times of Crisis by Ryuho Okawa. *Metatron is a part of Jesus Christ's space soul (Amore) from Planet Include in Sagittarius. Through reading this book, discover the Light in the times of crisis.

Inspired discussions on the discoveries from Ryuho Okawa's latest title,  The Ten Principles from El Cantare Volume I, Ryuho Okawa's First Lectures on His Basic Teachings (Dec 6. 2021 IRH Press USA) The Ten Principles from El Cantare Volume I Contents: 1. The Principle of Happiness 2. The Principle of Love 3. The Principle of the Mind 4. The Principle of Enlightenment 5. The Principle of Progress These are Ryuho Okawa's first five historic, fervent public lectures in Japan in 1987 during his age of 31-31. These principles the starting point of global utopian movement of Happy Science. (Volume II to follow in April 2022)  

Discussion on one of the latest Spiritual Interview Series by Ryuho Okawa, Spiritual Interviews with the Guardian Spirit of George Lucas and the Spirit of Carrie Fisher.  (HS Press Sep 2021)Buy from Amazon.com For more information visit Okawabooks.com This book is related to upcoming Japanese animation film, The Laws of the Universe: The Age of Elohim which will start screening from Friday, October 22, 2021 at the selected theaters in the US and Canada. Visit Here for more information.  Find location near you:  Screening Voice over cast, visit IMDB.com

This week is the first of a two part story! we start with Ryuho Okawa and his creation of Happy Science. While today is not a bummer it certainly gets wild and strange. Let's just say the title of todays episode is both comedic and true. come on down as we hear prophecies and the words of an almighty being. Thanks for listening and remember to like, rate, review, and email us at: cultscrytpidsconspiracies@gmail.com or tweet us at @C3Podcast. Also check out our Patreon: www.patreon.com/cultscryptidsconspiracies. Thank you to T.J. Shirley for our theme.

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Inspiring Discussion on Ryuho Okawa's latest title, How to Become a Creative Person (Oct 15, 2021). How can we become creative when we feel we are not naturally creative? Discover the secret ingredient for becoming truly creative in your life! For more information visit Okawabooks

Inspiring Discussion on one of Ryuho Okawa's bestselling books, The Laws of Success:  A Spiritual Guide to Turning Your Hopes into Reality (IRH Press 2017). Author Ryuho Okawa introduces 8 powerful principles to actualize hope, guard from setbacks, and live positively and constructively. Discover the meaning of true success. Buy this book For more information

Inspiring Discussion on the latest publication by Ryuho Okawa, Rojin, Buddha's Mystical Power:  Its Ultimate Attainment in Today's World (Sep 24, 2021, IRH Press) Must-Read for Seekers of Truth in the Modern Age     Rojin, the mystical power, traditionally considered as one of the six divine powers that would overcome and vanquish worldly delusions, is also one of three insights Shakyamuni Buddha gained when he attained enlightenment under the Bodhi tree. However, Ryuho Okawa states in the preface to the New and Revised Edition (P14), "The mystical power of rojin was not about eliminating worldly desires altogether, but about being able to use exceptional psychic abilities without being swayed by worldly desires.  In this way, rojin is compatible with the perspectives of wisdom and  'One who understands the world' which is one of the ten titles of the Buddha.  This is a new theory by the authentic Buddha."   Rojin, Buddha's Mystical Power Okawabooks.com

Inspiring Discussion on Ryuho Okawa's My Journey through the Spirit World, A True Account of My Experiences of the Hereafter (IRH Press 2018). Knowing what awaits in life after death helps us to live our current life better and more meaningfully.  My Journey through the Spirit World   * For more information on Ryuho Okawa's other titles and the film Into the Dreams...and Horror Experiences (2021), visit: The Nine Dimensions - Unveiling the Laws of Eternity Hell You Never Knew - And Hot to Avoid Going There 【Official Trailer】Into the Dreams...and Horror Experiences (2021) For Screening, Please Contact local Happy Science   Okawabooks.com

Inspiring Discussion on Ryuho Okawa's The Royal Road of Life: Beginning Your Path of Inner Peace, Virtue, and A Life of Purpose (IRH 2020). Chapter 1. Introduction to The Royal Road of Life Chapter 2. Serenity of Mind Chapter 3. Rebuilding Your Life Chapter 4. Living in Eternity Now Chapter 5. The Path to Human Completion Chapter 6. On the Royal Road of Life Chapter 6. The Age of Daybreak Find out more

Thank you for being a part of Okawa Book Club! In this One Year Anniversary Special Episode, Dylan and John look back on a year and shares the discoveries on how they have transformed themselves by reading and implementing Ryuho Okawa's books (teachings). https://okawabooks.com/

Inspiring discussion on Ryuho Okawa's The Unhappiness Syndrome: 28 Habits of Unhappy People (and How to Change Them) (IRH Press April 2017). Ryuho Okawa diagnoses 28 common habits of the "Unhappiness Syndrome" with potent remedies to counter negativity and low self-esteem. With the prescriptions outlined, you can flip patterns of unhappiness into expressions of replenished delight! For more information, please visit: https://www.amazon.com/o/ASIN/194212516X/irhpressusa0c-20/

What do Odin, Hermes, Buddha, Yoda and Osiris all have in common? Well duh, they were all forms of El Cantare the God of this Japanese group called Happy Science. Ryuho Okawa runs a huge global group with their hands in media and politics. Yikes!

Discussion about the contents of the recent HS Production film, Beautiful Lure - A Modern Tale of Painted Skin (Executive Producer & Original Story by Ryuho Okawa, May 2021) and its related book, The Laws of Secret (April, 2021 IRH Press) by Ryuho Okawa. For more information, please visit: Beautiful Lure - A Modern Tale of Painted Skin will be available on VOD and DVD from August 10, 2021.  Beautiful Lure The Laws of Secret - Awaken to This New World and Change Your Life The Laws of Secret Okawa Books

Inspired Discussion on one of Ryuho Okawa's Spiritual Interview Series, Hong Kong Revolution: Spiritual Messages of the Guardian Spirits of Xi Jinping and Agnes Chow Ting, recorded on September 3, 2019 and published in the same month as print on demand by HS Press, an affiliation of Okawa Books. It's a book to support Freedom, Democracy and Faith in Asia. For more information about what is a spiritual interview, please visit: https://okawabooks.com/hs_press/hong-kong-revolution/   For more information about this book, please visit: https://www.amazon.com/o/ASIN/1943869553/irhpressusa0c-20/  

Discussion on one of the latest Spiritual Interview Series by Ryuho Okawa, Trump Shall Never Die:  His Determination to Come Back. For more information, please visit https://www.amazon.com/o/ASIN/1943928088/irhpressusa0c-20/   Also, to find out more about other Spiritual Interviews and Spiritual Messages, please visit  https://okawabooks.com/category/books/spiritual-messages-interviews/        

Educational and inspiring discussion on Suicide from Spiritual Perspective based on the books by Ryuho Okawa, and explaining Why It's Not Worth It!! - Suicide is not the Answer to Life's Problems Listen to this discussion and discover what happens to a soul after committing suicide.  Physical death is not the end of the life... - Life is a Workbook of Problems to be Solved to train our soul - We all have Purpose and Mission in our lives   For more information about the books mentioned in this program: The Laws of Great Enlightenment  https://www.amazon.com/o/ASIN/1942125623/irhpressusa0c-20/ My Journey through Spirit World https://www.amazon.com/o/ASIN/1942125410/irhpressusa0c-20/   - Related Film:  The Real Exorcist  (includes the Episode of a bullied high school girl's suicide and how her soul can be saved.) https://realexorcistmovie.com/   - Also, visit https://happyscience-usa.org/  for Pursuit of Happiness from Spiritual Viewpoint of Life.  

Inspiring Discussion on The Strong Mind - The Art of Building the Inner Strength to Overcome Life's Difficulties by Ryuho Okawa (2018, IRH Press USA). How can we build a resilient heart, develop richness of the mind, and cultivate the power of perseverance? This book is full of the wisdom necessary for us to rise and move forward, no matter what difficulties we may face. For more information, please visit https://www.amazon.com/o/ASIN/1942125364/irhpressusa0c-20/

Inspiring Discussion on Ryuho Okawa'sThe Nine Dimensions, Unveiling the Laws of Eternity. Where do we come from and where do we go after death? In this book, Ryuho Okawa provides in-depth explanations about the afterlife/spirit world.  The afterworld or spirit world is a multi-dimensional universe (Earthly realm has nine dimensions) and it is an orderly place built upon the law of the same wavelengths or vibrations and the level of enlightenment.  Understand the afterlife and live better today. For more information, visit https://www.amazon.com/o/ASIN/0982698569/irhpressusa0c-20/  

Dylan and John share their personal discoveries from Ryuho Okawa's very first Laws Series, The Laws of the Sun, Once Source, One Planet, One People (IRH Press 2018) .  In this book, not only can you find out the answers to most fundamental questions about life but also discover your true purpose and mission of your life. The original Japanese version was published in 1987 and it has been translated into 31 languages.  This book is like a new Genesis, what was the God's intention to create the universe and human souls, the truth and the nature of our souls, relationship of love and enlightenment connecting Christianity and Buddhism, the reason behind the transition of the past civilization, and the true mission of El Cantare, the last and the greatest Savior on Earth. For more information, visit https://www.amazon.com/o/ASIN/1942125437/irhpressusa0c-20/ Also, recommended to watch the related animated film, The Laws of the Sun (IRH Press 2000) to visually understand the contents of the book. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TGhzqhh_PQ0&t=83s

Inspiring Discussion of Ryuho Okawa's latest title, “The True Eightfold Path: Guidepost for Self-Innovation” published on March 30, 2021. For those who sincerely and honestly wish to transform themselves and achieve true happiness and Enlightenment, “The True Eightfold Path" is the most genuine and certain way to do so. It is not only worldly happiness and Enlightenment that this path brings, but also, and more importantly, it allows the transformation of character and the soul itself. This is the reason why ‘The True Eightfold Path’ is called ‘The Secret Treasure of Mankind.’ For more information, please visit to https://www.amazon.com/o/ASIN/1942125801/irhpressusa0c-20/  

Inspiring discussion on one of Ryuho Okawa's bestselling titles, The Essence of Buddha: The Path to Enlightenment. In this book, Ryuho Okawa explains the original teachings of the mind that Shakyamuni Buddha taught 2,600 years ago:  how to attain inner happiness, the wisdom to conquer ego, and the path to enlightenment for people in the contemporary era. It is a way of life that anyone can practice to achieve lifelong self-growth, compassionate living, and true happiness. Visit https://www.amazon.com/o/ASIN/1942125062/irhpressusa0c-20/ for more information.

Inspiring Discussion on Ryuho Okawa's 2019 title, Hell You Never Knew: and How to Avoid Going There. Hell is not an eternal purgatory but more like a behavior correction center for sick souls. Discover the spiritual guide to Hell and understand how our everyday thoughts and mindset matter as well as the importance of knowing our blindspot. Find our more from here: https://www.amazon.com/o/ASIN/1942125526/irhpressusa0c-20/ https://okawabooks.com/irh_press/the-hell-you-never-knew/    

Inspiring Discussion on the contents of The Laws of Secret, the 2021's Law Series by Ryuho Okawa.  Discover the secret of the spirit world which we coexist. Understand the afterlife to live better today!The Laws of Secret POD Hardcover is now available on Amazon. https://www.amazon.com/s?k=The+Laws+of+Secret+by+Ryuho+Okawa&ref=nb_sb_noss

Inspiring Discussion on The Laws of Hope: The Light is Here, Ryuho Okawa's latest title. (https://okawabooks.com/irh_press/the-laws-of-hope/)

On Abundance, Inc., May McCarthy talks with producer Yoichi Utebi, executive vice president of production, who shares his latest movie Twiceborn, based on the life of Ryuho Okawa, founder of Happy Science. Happy Science is Japan’s fastest growing and most influential spiritual movement, with 12 million members across 100 countries. Find out what it’s all about! Visit twicebornmovie.com to find out more.

Informative discussion with Dylan and John on one of the latest book by Ryuho Okawa, How to Service the Coronavirus Recession.From the perspectives of both economical and health, this book delves into how you can survive the coronavirus recession; author Ryuho Okawa demonstrates the spiritual mechanism associated with strengthening your immunity, as well as the key mindsets that all business person should have.Replace your fear with the contents of this book.  Full of important tips and guidance to heal your body and mind!For more information, please visit https://okawabooks.com/hs_press/survive-recession-coronavirus/

Discussion on one of the recent Spiritual Interview Series, Shakyamuni Buddha's Future Prediction by Ryuho Okawa. It is about Shakyamuni Buddha's prediction about the COVID pandemic.  This book also includes Spiritual Interview with John Lennon and Messages from Messages from Metatoron and Yaidron.  For more information, please visit https://okawabooks.com/hs_press/shakyamuni-buddha-coronavirus/

Discussion on one of Ryuho Okawa's Spiritual Interview Series, On Carbon footprints reducing - Why Great gets angry? published in January, 2020. For more information, please visit to https://okawabooks.com/hs_press/on-carbon-footprints-reducing/

Twiceborn is based on the life of Ryuho Okawa, the founder of Happy Science, Japan's fastest growing and most influential spiritual movement with 12 million members across 100 countries. Based on true events, Twiceborn tells the story of Satoru Ichijo, a highly successful businessman who relinquishes everything to pursue his true calling, the happiness of humankind.The Joy of Living is broadcast live Monday's at 3PM PT.The Joy of Living TV Show is viewed on Talk 4 TV (www.talk4tv.com).The Joy of Living Radio Show is broadcast on K4HD Radio - Hollywood Talk Radio (www.k4hd.com) part of Talk 4 Radio (www.talk4radio.com) on the Talk 4 Media Network (www.talk4media.com).The podcast is also available on Talk 4 Podcasting (www.talk4podcasting.com).

Discussion on The Power of Basics, Introduction to the Modern Zen Life of Calm, Spirituality and Success by Ryuho Okawa published on November 15, 2020.  For more information, please visit https://okawabooks.com/

Discussion on Ryuho Okawa's Spiritual Interview Series, "John Lennon's Message from Heaven" - On the Spirit of Love and Peace, Music, and Incredible Secret of His Soul

Discussion on one of the latest Spiritual Interview Series from Ryuho Okawa, "With Savior" - Messages from Space Being Yaidron.

Discussion on the Internationally Award-Winning Film, Twiceborn, based on the true story of Ryuho Okawa, which was released in theaters October 2020.  For your reference, the discussion on the same title book, Twiceborn (Oct 2020) is also available on Episode 7.For more information, visit https://okawabooks.com/. 

My special guest is Yoichi Utebi, the Producer and Executive Vice President of HS Productions bringing to America a New Spiritual Film from Japan called, TWICEBORN. The movie TWICEBORN is based on the life of Ryuho Okawa the founder of Happy Science, Japan's fastest-growing and most influential spiritual movement with 12 million members across 100 countries. Yoichi gives us insight into the spiritual journey of Ryuho and shares some of the principles of Happy Science; bringing greater happiness to mankind by uniting all religions and cultures to live in harmony. This movie brings inspiration and encourages self-exploration. TWICEBORN will have you questioning what it means to be truly successful and discover your purpose. View the trailer at https://www.twicebornmovie.com

Host Doug Stephan welcomes Producer and Spokesperson for the new film "Twiceborn," Yoichi Utebi. https://www.twicebornmovie.com Yoichi is leading the Happy Science International Media Division and he is Executive Vice President of HS Productions and has served as the Head Minister in Hawaii and led the temples in Okinawa. The movie, “Twiceborn” is a dramatic, account of how Ryuho Okawa, best-selling international author and spiritual visionary, came to recognize his miraculous mission and the obligation he carries to share the Truth with the world, as Buddha, reborn. Next, Uri Geller www.urigeller.com sets up a virtual scavenger hunt, just for you. Then, Psychic Scout Mary O'Maley www.psychicscout.com endorses Host Doug's idea that Singing is good medicine. Finally, Astrologer/Actress Laura Banks, https://www.stargalnetwork.com/ she can be contacted at: 352-552-1243, reveals the most powerful sign in Astrology.

Twiceborn is based on the life of Ryuho Okawa, the founder of Happy Science, Japan's fastest-growing and most influential spiritual movement with 12 million members across 100 countries. Based on true events, Twiceborn tells the story of Satoru Ichijo, a highly successful businessman who relinquishes everything to pursue his true calling, the happiness of humankind. https://selfdiscoverymedia.com/?p=92107

Discussion on one of the best selling Buddhism titles by Ryuho Okawa, The Laws of Great Enlightenment, Always Walk with Buddha (Published in Nov 2019). Discover what does it mean to pursue enlightenment in today's world and how to elevate our mindset  in our everyday life.Also discover the power of forgiveness from Buddhism point of view! 

My special guest is Yoichi Utebi, the Producer and Executive Vice President of HS Productions bringing to America a New Spiritual Film from Japan called, TWICEBORN. The movie TWICEBORN is based on the life of Ryuho Okawa the founder of Happy Science, Japan's fastest-growing and most influential spiritual movement with 12 million members across 100 countries. Yoichi gives us insight into the spiritual journey of Ryuho and shares some of the principles of Happy Science; bringing greater happiness to mankind by uniting all religions and cultures to live in harmony. This movie brings inspiration and encourages self-exploration. TWICEBORN will have you questioning what it means to be truly successful and discover your purpose. View the trailer at https://www.twicebornmovie.com

This week I will be discussing another great movie from the people of Happy Science in Japan. The new movie, "Twiceborn" is based on the life of Ryuho Okawa, the founder of Happy Science, Japan's fastest-growing and most influential spiritual movement with 12 million members across 100 countries. Based on true events, Twiceborn tells the story of Satoru Ichijo, a highly successful businessman who relinquishes everything to pursue his true calling, the happiness of humankind. The film opens in July 1991 with Satoru lecturing to more than 50,000 people in Tokyo Dome. The story then flashes back to the months leading up to his college graduation when Satoru, a top scholar, and athlete, begins receiving messages from the spiritual world. After graduation, Satoru is invited to join a highly respected international trading firm, where he soon becomes very successful and is positioned for a vault to the executive suite. Meanwhile, he is spending all of his leisure time reading spiritual philosophers, recording the messages and insights he is constantly receiving from his spirit guides, and coming to terms with the astounding and overwhelming message his spirit guides have for him: “Your mission as the Buddha reborn is to save all people by spreading the Truth.” Yoichi Utebi, Executive Vice President of HS Productions Born in Japan in 1968, Yoichi Utebi grew up in Beirut, Lebanon and New York City. Raised in a rare Japanese Christian family, he was deeply touched by Muslim culture and the beauty of Lebanon during his formative years in Beirut. However, the Middle East also exposed Utebi to the horrors of war, as he and his family dodged bullets and bombings before fleeing to London and back to Japan, leaving everything behind in a sudden evacuation. In the 7th grade, Utebi moved to New York for 10 years, where he was exposed to friends from multiple cultures and ethnicities. His rock band produced a popular album and gained quite a following in the city before Utebi decided to forego his musical pursuits and return to Japan. After 12 years of experience in marketing and senior management at various American IT companies in Japan, Utebi joined Happy Science in 2010, where he quickly rose to Director of International Communications. Utebi is currently leading Happy Science's International Media Division and is the Executive Vice President of HS Productions and producer of Twiceborn. Limited theatrical release: ? October 16 in Chicago; San Francisco; Bergen County, NY; Tampa; Honolulu; San Diego; and Orange County, CA. ? October 23 in New York City, Los Angeles, and Atlanta Available on DVD and all VOD platforms January 19, 2021.

This week I will be discussing another great movie from the people of Happy Science in Japan. The new movie, "Twiceborn" is based on the life of Ryuho Okawa, the founder of Happy Science, Japan’s fastest-growing and most influential spiritual movement with 12 million members across 100 countries. Based on true events, Twiceborn tells the story of Satoru Ichijo, a highly successful businessman who relinquishes everything to pursue his true calling, the happiness of humankind. The film opens in July 1991 with Satoru lecturing to more than 50,000 people in Tokyo Dome. The story then flashes back to the months leading up to his college graduation when Satoru, a top scholar, and athlete, begins receiving messages from the spiritual world. After graduation, Satoru is invited to join a highly respected international trading firm, where he soon becomes very successful and is positioned for a vault to the executive suite. Meanwhile, he is spending all of his leisure time reading spiritual philosophers, recording the messages and insights he is constantly receiving from his spirit guides, and coming to terms with the astounding and overwhelming message his spirit guides have for him: “Your mission as the Buddha reborn is to save all people by spreading the Truth.” Yoichi Utebi, Executive Vice President of HS Productions Born in Japan in 1968, Yoichi Utebi grew up in Beirut, Lebanon and New York City. Raised in a rare Japanese Christian family, he was deeply touched by Muslim culture and the beauty of Lebanon during his formative years in Beirut. However, the Middle East also exposed Utebi to the horrors of war, as he and his family dodged bullets and bombings before fleeing to London and back to Japan, leaving everything behind in a sudden evacuation. In the 7th grade, Utebi moved to New York for 10 years, where he was exposed to friends from multiple cultures and ethnicities. His rock band produced a popular album and gained quite a following in the city before Utebi decided to forego his musical pursuits and return to Japan. After 12 years of experience in marketing and senior management at various American IT companies in Japan, Utebi joined Happy Science in 2010, where he quickly rose to Director of International Communications. Utebi is currently leading Happy Science’s International Media Division and is the Executive Vice President of HS Productions and producer of Twiceborn. Limited theatrical release:  October 16 in Chicago; San Francisco; Bergen County, NY; Tampa; Honolulu; San Diego; and Orange County, CA.  October 23 in New York City, Los Angeles, and Atlanta Available on DVD and all VOD platforms January 19, 2021.

Discussion on Ryuho Okawa's latest title, "Twiceborn" (Oct 2020)https://okawabooks.com/irh_press/twiceborn/.Award winning live action film Twiceborn based on the book will be released at selected theaters in North America from October 16, 2020 (https://twicebornmovie.com/).

The topic in this episode is Love for the Future, Building One World of Freedom and Democracy Under God's Truth by Ryuho Okawa.For more information, please visit https://okawabooks.com/irh_press/love-for-the-future/.

What is True Happiness?Dylan and John discuss about the Four Principles of Happiness in Ryuho Okawa's The Laws of Happiness published on August 28, 2020. For more information, please visit https://okawabooks.com/blog/feature-the-laws-of-happiness/.

We both summarize our experience from May to August. Aakrist speaks of his experiences at British Columbia. Gio speaks of his experiences with spirituality as the world re-opened. PODCAST Instagram: http://bit.ly/2X7geJU AAKRIST Instagram: http://bit.ly/2WhDUOT GIOVANNI Instagram: http://bit.ly/2Wr0PY2 REFERENCES: • SOUTH PARK bikers episode: https://bit.ly/2DCF4Nn • PAUL CHEK four-day rotation diet: https://bit.ly/3h4wZi9 • "THE PSYCHEDELIC EXPERIENCE" by TIMOTHY LEARY: https://bit.ly/336AjV1 • TIBETAN BOOK OF THE DEAD: https://amzn.to/3jRwGJm • TRUNGPA RINPOCHE: https://bit.ly/3244htE • GANDHI CONTROVERSIES: https://n.pr/3bA173L • "THE LAWS OF THE SUN" by RYUHO OKAWA: https://amzn.to/35i1q27 HIGHLIGHTS: • holistic healthcare (6:36) • when ego adapts to spirituality (14:55) • GIO's heroic dose trip report (21:08) • mind over matter (38:49) • desiring not to desire (43:49)* • non-duality (47:58)* • GANDHI controversy (52:33) • BEIRUT explosion (58:40) *sponsored by Seam Reaper Studios & The Dojo Club

Discussion on the latest 'Spiritual Interview Series' book,  'Spiritual Interviews with the Guardian Spirits of Biden and Trump' by Ryuho Okawa, published on August 29, 2020. For more details of this book, please visit https://okawabooks.com/hs_press/spiritual-interview-biden-and-trump/.

Talk with Dylan and John reviewing The Laws of Steel by Ryuho Okawa.okawabooks.com

In 1986, Ryuho Okawa founded Happy Science to promote love, enlightenment and the creation of utopia. But beneath the surface of this modern sect lie a number of strange, even nationalistic, beliefs that shape their worldview. 

The three main points in Ryuho Okawa’s teachings are love, enlightenment, and the creation of utopia. But Happy Science is also a political party and they have some strong views about neighboring countries that shape their worldview.

Join the fan chat on Discord! Link: https://discord.gg/ZzJSrGP Jose Canseco is worried Bigfoot, aliens may have coronavirus Link: https://nypost.com/2020/04/18/jose-canseco-is-worried-bigfoot-may-have-coronavirus/ José Canseco Capas Jr. (born July 2, 1964)[1] is a Cuban-American former Major League Baseball (MLB) outfielder and designated hitter. During his time with the Oakland A's, he established himself as one of the premier power hitters in the game. He won the Rookie of the Year (1986), and Most Valuable Player award (1988), and was a six-time All-Star. Canseco is a two-time World Series winner with the Oakland A's (1989) and the New York Yankees (2000). Canseco admitted using performance-enhancing drugs during his playing career, and in 2005 wrote a tell-all book, Juiced: Wild Times, Rampant 'Roids, Smash Hits & How Baseball Got Big, in which he claimed that the vast majority of MLB players use steroids. After retiring from Major League Baseball, he also competed in boxing and mixed martial arts. Jose Canseco is at it again. “Can Bigfoot or aliens get Coronavirus I need to know because I have had contact with them,” the steroid-tainted former MLB slugger tweeted Saturday. When he isn't stirring the pot with Alex Rodriguez, the 55-year-old Canseco is often ranting about the mythological Bigfoot, aliens and time travel. He even once offered five people the chance to go on a Bigfoot and alien excursion alongside him — though it's unclear if that ever took place. “Aliens have been trying to teach us how to time travel but first we have to change our body composition which we are not willing to do we have tried with animals and it has failed,” Canseco tweeted in January. Inside the Fringe Japanese Religion That Claims It Can Cure Covid-19 Link: https://www.nytimes.com/article/happy-science-japan-coronavirus-cure.html Happy Science, which boasts millions of followers, is led by a man who channels Buddha (and Jesus and Freddie Mercury) and says he can defeat the coronavirus. For a fee. When New York went into lockdown last month, emissaries of a religious group called Happy Science showed up in a ghostly Times Square to deliver a peculiar end-of-days gospel. They wore ritual golden sashes and huddled in a semicircle. “Doomsday may seem to be coming,” a young minister said. “But the greatest savior,” he continued, “our master, is here on earth.” Its many, many texts are filled with U.F.O.s, lost continents and demonic warfare; now they detail the supernatural and extraterrestrial origins of the virus. The exalted star at the center of the Happy Science universe is a former Wall Street trader named Ryuho Okawa, whose followers, incredibly, regard him as the incarnation of a supreme being from Venus. What's more, he also claims to channel the spirits of hundreds of characters, dead and alive, like Freddie Mercury, Barack Obama and Steve Jobs. Okawa might leap from a mock U.F.O., clad in feathery angel wings as smoke machines billowed. By some estimates, Happy Science had revenues of $45 million a year. According to Happy Science, the virus was created as a bioweapon by the Chinese government in Wuhan, and then, in a twist, it was unleashed by a U.F.O. to punish the communists for their godless ways. It has spread to other lands that lack true faith. Mr. Okawa also introduced the sacred text of a new ritual purported to miraculously cure the disease. It is conducted in private at temples, in exchange for donations. Japanese ads list several prices for virus-related blessings, going from $100 to more than $400. Head of Nation on Present and Future of Asgardia Link: https://asgardia.space/en/news/Head-of-Nation-on-the-Present-and-Future-of-Asgardia March 24, Dr Igor Ashurbeyli, founder and Head of the First Space Nation, gave an unprecedented live interview, answering questions from Asgardians and Residents from around the globe. Anyone from the First Space Nation was invited to start a conversation with Dr. Ashurbeyli. The stream was held simultaneously in 9 languages: English, Chinese, Turkish, Russian, Spanish, Italian, German, French and Portuguese. Dr Ashurbeyli explained that 70% of Asgardians are young people, for whom it is an urgent and crucial topic. The Head of Nation talked about the role of Government in education: ‘Asgardia is not a university, Asgardia is a state,' he said ‘Our task is to create an infrastructure that will allow citizens of Asgardia to realize their ideas. We are open to creating schools and universities. But again, the initiative should come from mayors, prefects, representatives in the countries.' With so much happening in the First Space Nation, schools and universities can't be created by the Government itself, but they surely can be supported by it. This is a call for action to Asgardians. ‘Propose projects and we will submit them to tenders for financing within Asgardian Financial Ark,' said the Head of Nation. ‘Can we launch a scientific university to prepare the Asgardians for the future we are building?' was the next question. ‘We have to launch it,' immediately answered Dr Ashurbeyli. The Head of Nation announced the creation of the Asgardian Academy of Sciences, within the framework of which there will be universities, distance learning as well as implementation of cutting-edge technologies in science and education. Over 1 millions Asgardians Show Stuff Join the fan chat on Discord! Link: https://discord.gg/ZzJSrGP The Dark Horde Podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/show/the-dark-horde The Dark Horde, LLC – http://www.thedarkhorde.com Twitter @DarkHorde or https://twitter.com/HordeDark Support the podcast and shop @ http://shopthedarkhorde.com UBR Truth Seekers Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/216706068856746 UFO Buster Radio: https://www.facebook.com/UFOBusterRadio YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCggl8-aPBDo7wXJQ43TiluA To contact Manny: manny@ufobusterradio.com, or on Twitter @ufobusterradio Call the show anytime at (972) 290-1329 and leave us a message with your point of view, UFO sighting, and ghostly experiences or join the discussion on www.ufobusterradio.com For Skype Users: bosscrawler

Join the fan chat on Discord! Link: https://discord.gg/ZzJSrGP Jose Canseco is worried Bigfoot, aliens may have coronavirus Link: https://nypost.com/2020/04/18/jose-canseco-is-worried-bigfoot-may-have-coronavirus/ José Canseco Capas Jr. (born July 2, 1964)[1] is a Cuban-American former Major League Baseball (MLB) outfielder and designated hitter. During his time with the Oakland A's, he established himself as one of the premier power hitters in the game. He won the Rookie of the Year (1986), and Most Valuable Player award (1988), and was a six-time All-Star. Canseco is a two-time World Series winner with the Oakland A's (1989) and the New York Yankees (2000). Canseco admitted using performance-enhancing drugs during his playing career, and in 2005 wrote a tell-all book, Juiced: Wild Times, Rampant 'Roids, Smash Hits & How Baseball Got Big, in which he claimed that the vast majority of MLB players use steroids. After retiring from Major League Baseball, he also competed in boxing and mixed martial arts. Jose Canseco is at it again. “Can Bigfoot or aliens get Coronavirus I need to know because I have had contact with them,” the steroid-tainted former MLB slugger tweeted Saturday. When he isn't stirring the pot with Alex Rodriguez, the 55-year-old Canseco is often ranting about the mythological Bigfoot, aliens and time travel. He even once offered five people the chance to go on a Bigfoot and alien excursion alongside him — though it's unclear if that ever took place. “Aliens have been trying to teach us how to time travel but first we have to change our body composition which we are not willing to do we have tried with animals and it has failed,” Canseco tweeted in January. Inside the Fringe Japanese Religion That Claims It Can Cure Covid-19 Link: https://www.nytimes.com/article/happy-science-japan-coronavirus-cure.html Happy Science, which boasts millions of followers, is led by a man who channels Buddha (and Jesus and Freddie Mercury) and says he can defeat the coronavirus. For a fee. When New York went into lockdown last month, emissaries of a religious group called Happy Science showed up in a ghostly Times Square to deliver a peculiar end-of-days gospel. They wore ritual golden sashes and huddled in a semicircle. “Doomsday may seem to be coming,” a young minister said. “But the greatest savior,” he continued, “our master, is here on earth.” Its many, many texts are filled with U.F.O.s, lost continents and demonic warfare; now they detail the supernatural and extraterrestrial origins of the virus. The exalted star at the center of the Happy Science universe is a former Wall Street trader named Ryuho Okawa, whose followers, incredibly, regard him as the incarnation of a supreme being from Venus. What's more, he also claims to channel the spirits of hundreds of characters, dead and alive, like Freddie Mercury, Barack Obama and Steve Jobs. Okawa might leap from a mock U.F.O., clad in feathery angel wings as smoke machines billowed. By some estimates, Happy Science had revenues of $45 million a year. According to Happy Science, the virus was created as a bioweapon by the Chinese government in Wuhan, and then, in a twist, it was unleashed by a U.F.O. to punish the communists for their godless ways. It has spread to other lands that lack true faith. Mr. Okawa also introduced the sacred text of a new ritual purported to miraculously cure the disease. It is conducted in private at temples, in exchange for donations. Japanese ads list several prices for virus-related blessings, going from $100 to more than $400. Head of Nation on Present and Future of Asgardia Link: https://asgardia.space/en/news/Head-of-Nation-on-the-Present-and-Future-of-Asgardia March 24, Dr Igor Ashurbeyli, founder and Head of the First Space Nation, gave an unprecedented live interview, answering questions from Asgardians and Residents from around the globe. Anyone from the First Space Nation was invited to start a conversation with Dr. Ashurbeyli. The stream was held simultaneously in 9 languages: English, Chinese, Turkish, Russian, Spanish, Italian, German, French and Portuguese. Dr Ashurbeyli explained that 70% of Asgardians are young people, for whom it is an urgent and crucial topic. The Head of Nation talked about the role of Government in education: ‘Asgardia is not a university, Asgardia is a state,' he said ‘Our task is to create an infrastructure that will allow citizens of Asgardia to realize their ideas. We are open to creating schools and universities. But again, the initiative should come from mayors, prefects, representatives in the countries.' With so much happening in the First Space Nation, schools and universities can't be created by the Government itself, but they surely can be supported by it. This is a call for action to Asgardians. ‘Propose projects and we will submit them to tenders for financing within Asgardian Financial Ark,' said the Head of Nation. ‘Can we launch a scientific university to prepare the Asgardians for the future we are building?' was the next question. ‘We have to launch it,' immediately answered Dr Ashurbeyli. The Head of Nation announced the creation of the Asgardian Academy of Sciences, within the framework of which there will be universities, distance learning as well as implementation of cutting-edge technologies in science and education. Over 1 millions Asgardians Show Stuff Join the fan chat on Discord! Link: https://discord.gg/ZzJSrGP The Dark Horde Podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/show/the-dark-horde The Dark Horde, LLC – http://www.thedarkhorde.com Twitter @DarkHorde or https://twitter.com/HordeDark Support the podcast and shop @ http://shopthedarkhorde.com UBR Truth Seekers Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/216706068856746 UFO Buster Radio: https://www.facebook.com/UFOBusterRadio YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCggl8-aPBDo7wXJQ43TiluA To contact Manny: manny@ufobusterradio.com, or on Twitter @ufobusterradio Call the show anytime at (972) 290-1329 and leave us a message with your point of view, UFO sighting, and ghostly experiences or join the discussion on www.ufobusterradio.com For Skype Users: bosscrawler

How to Cure Illness Using your Subconscious Mind In 2004, at the age of 47, Ryuho Okawa suffered a severe life-threatening episode and was rushed to a local hospital. Upon intake, medical examination revealed that Okawa's heart had stopped. Despite the physicians' astonished pronouncement that he “should be dead,” Okawa miraculously healed himself using the power of his will and subconscious mind. Today, as the leader of Happy Science, Okawa has dedicated his life to selflessly guide faith seekers towards spiritual development and happiness. With more than 12 million followers, Happy Science is Japan's fastest growing and most influential spiritual movement. The upcoming book The New Resurrection: My Miraculous Story of Overcoming Illness and Death (IRH Press USA/ Feb 2020), which is an autobiographical account of Okawa's miraculous resurrection from physical death*, illustrates that we all harbor an innate ability to will ourselves to “heal from within.” Okawa would like to share his insights with your audience, but, unfortunately, he does not speak English. However, one of his spokespersons, publisher Keiko Hoshino, is well versed in the subject, articulate, fluent in English, and available for interview. About: Keiko Hoshino, Publishing Director, IRH Press USA Inc. Originally from Osaka, Japan, Keiko Hoshino was working at a Japanese financial institution in London when she was introduced to Happy Science in 1991 by a friend. After she moved back to Japan in 1994, Hoshino began working full time for Happy Science. She was ordained as a minister in 2000 and transferred to the United States in 2006 to minister in New York, New jersey, Atlanta, Hawaii, and Los Angeles. In August 2018, Hoshino took on the role of Publishing Director for the US branch of Happy Science's publishing arm, IRH Press. www.OkawaBooks.com

Title: How to Cure Illness Using your Subconscious Mind In 2004, at the age of 47, Ryuho Okawa suffered a severe life-threatening episode and was rushed to a local hospital. Upon intake, medical examination revealed that Okawa’s heart had stopped. Despite the physicians’ astonished pronouncement that he “should be dead,” Okawa miraculously healed himself using the power of his will and subconscious mind. Today, as the leader of Happy Science, Okawa has dedicated his life to selflessly guide faith seekers towards spiritual development and happiness. With more than 12 million followers, Happy Science is Japan’s fastest growing and most influential spiritual movement. The upcoming book The New Resurrection: My Miraculous Story of Overcoming Illness and Death (IRH Press USA/ Feb 2020), which is an autobiographical account of Okawa’s miraculous resurrection from physical death*, illustrates that we all harbor an innate ability to will ourselves to “heal from within.” Okawa would like to share his insights with your audience, but, unfortunately, he does not speak English. However, one of his spokespersons, publisher Keiko Hoshino, is well versed in the subject, articulate, fluent in English, and available for interview. About: Keiko Hoshino, Publishing Director, IRH Press USA Inc. Originally from Osaka, Japan, Keiko Hoshino was working at a Japanese financial institution in London when she was introduced to Happy Science in 1991 by a friend. After she moved back to Japan in 1994, Hoshino began working full time for Happy Science. She was ordained as a minister in 2000 and transferred to the United States in 2006 to minister in New York, New jersey, Atlanta, Hawaii, and Los Angeles. In August 2018, Hoshino took on the role of Publishing Director for the US branch of Happy Science’s publishing arm, IRH Press. www.OkawaBooks.com

Over the years, there's been increasing evidence of the nature of our thoughts and emotions have a direct impact on our physical health, influencing everything from the pain we experience to our immune system. Although medical treatment continues to play an important role in healing symptoms, according to my guest today, Keiko Hoshino, our subconscious mind has an overwhelming ability to heal ailments and sometimes even transcend medical science. Originally from Osaka, Japan, Keiko was working at a Japanese financial institution in London when she was introduced to Happy Science, Japan's fastest growing and most influential spiritual movement with more than 12 million followers. Keiko was an ordained minister in 2000 who was later transferred to the United States in 2006 to minister in various cities in the US. In August 2018, Hoshino took on the role of Publishing Director for the US branch of Happy Science's publishing arm. During our interview, Keiko shares the main teaching of the Happy Science philosophy which we can apply to live a life of balance, joy and purpose. She also shares the secrets of how we can heal our body from within based on the astounding recovery made by the leader of Happy Science, Ryuho Okawa, who miraculously healed himself after suffering a severe life-threatening episode when his heart stopped.

The upcoming book The New Resurrection: My Miraculous Story of Overcoming Illness and Death (IRH Press USA/ Feb 2020), which is an autobiographical account of Ryuho Okawa’s miraculous resurrection from physical death*, illustrates that we all harbor an innate ability to will ourselves to “heal from within.” Okawa would like to share his insights with your audience, but he does not speak English. However, one of his spokespersons, publisher Keiko Hoshino joins us live to share insights on how to “heal from within.” Originally from Osaka, Japan, Keiko Hoshino was working at a Japanese financial institution in London when she was introduced to Happy Science in 1991 by a friend. After she moved back to Japan in 1994, Hoshino began working full time for Happy Science. She was ordained as a minister in 2000 and transferred to the United States in 2006 to minister in New York, New jersey, Atlanta, Hawaii, and Los Angeles. In August 2018, Hoshino took on the role of Publishing Director for the US branch of Happy Science’s publishing arm, IRH Press.

In this episode of "Love Talk Live," Jaime interviews Keiko Hoshino about how to heal from within which she learned from her involvement with "Happy Science" and as a publisher of Ryuho Okawa's new book about how his near-death- experience changed his life while inspiring him to create "Happy Science." Among the many concepts that are discussed, Keiko reveals the miraculous power that transcends all medical science. Tune in- this episode should not be missed!

  Excited to have Yoichi Utebi, Happy Science Media Division Producer, and Vice President of HS Productions, visit Madame Perry's Salon to discuss the film Immortal Hero, which is the 17th film by Happy Science Productions, the award-winning media arm of the burgeoning Happy Science movement founded by Ryuho Okawa in 1986. The inspirational film reveals the depth and gravity of Master Okawa’s miraculous near-death experience in 2004 and its significance for the world.   www.Immortal-Hero.com Happy Science is dedicated to bringing greater happiness to humankind by uniting religions and cultures to live in harmony, and is based on four fundamental teachings: Love, Wisdom, Self-reflection, and Progress. Living every day in accordance with these core values, anyone, regardless of gender, ethnicity, or religion, can attain Happiness. Theme music for Madame Perry's Salon composed and performed by Denton Perry. Authors! Need to promote your book but can't afford a publicist? Get Sell Your Books Todayright now!  As a seasoned entertainment publicist I know exactly what insider info you need to get your books to the world!      

Guest: Yoichi Utebi. Yoichi Utebi, Happy Science Media Division Producer, VP HS Productions “Immortal Hero,” a film based on the near-death epiphany that inspired Ryuho Okawa to create Happy Science, Japan’s budding spiritual movement of 12 million plus global followers, will open in the United States and Canada in October 2019. The inspirational film reveals the depth and gravity of Master Okawa’s miraculous near-death experience in 2004 and its significance for the world. www.Immortal-Hero.com

Welcome back friends and weirdos! In this one, Nile goes straight for Kyle's jugular with a story filled with UFOs, furries, cults, and anime. We're talking about a new religious movement called Happy Science! Founded by a man named Ryuho Okawa, Happy Science is all about love, happiness, and right-mindedness! There's...also some weird anti-Chinese and anti-Korean sentiment tossed in there...but also anime! That's right - this cult has multiple anime movies based on its teachings.

This week we continue our series on Happy Science! Last week we covered the man, the myth, the loser, Ryuho Okawa, but today we're going over the cult's insane beliefs! Mando takes Paige and Andrea through 20+ years of anime and even a killer "Boner Jamz '69" mixtape. Blaze it like a Laser Cat riding a hoverboard, because it's about to get nuts.

This week we're covering another one of the most requested cults we've been asked to cover in our "stint" as a podcast. Known for producing anime for over 20 years and having some of the most insane beliefs of any "major religion", Happy Science is the perfect subject for a Cult Podcast two part series. In part one, Mando takes Paige and Andrea through the life of Ryuho Okawa, President of Happy Science. Get ready for poetry, anime, and our favorite new character: Dr. Lube!

All chapters in this book are sprinkled with fragments of Okawa’s philosophy and the core of his thoughts. Each chapter describes an important theme that can be expounded into a book. Such deep themes are described in relatively short messages. In this book you’ll ansi find The two directions of love — true love and false love; How we can overcome an inferiority complex through love; How we are connected to the source of the infinite wisdom and the great light of hope; New ways of thinking to achieve personal fulfillment; The truth about human life from the perspective of the great universe; “Using the methods to attain happiness described in this book, thousands, even tens of thousands of people have miraculously rebounded from life’s setbacks,” Okawa added. “Their voices of joy have echoed back to me over the years. “I hope you learn a spiritual perspective on life, about giving love, having faith, and the ways to live a victorious life,” he concluded. Ryuho Okawa is a renowned spiritual thinker, leader and author in Japan 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 27 languages. Founded in 1987, IRH Press is the publishing, broadcast, and film production division of Happy Science, a global spiritual movement established by Okawa to empower individuals to find purpose and share that happiness with their families, societies, and the world.   To schedule an interview with Mia Tomikawa

We all wish for happiness. So why do we have to suffer such angst and consternation every day? The unhappiness syndrome, our own subconscious love of unhappiness, may be the underlying reason for the desperate emotions of fear, frustrations, and anguish we experience in our day-to-day lives. To help those who are suffering from these attitudes that lead to our own demise, we offer insightful prescriptions for the 28 most common self-destructive attitudes that we find in unhappy people in the modern age. What is the cause of your unhappiness? Is it the constant strain of fear, frustration, and anguish that you feel despite your efforts? Or is it the daily problems in your family and home, the stresses of surviving in the business world, or the doubt and uncertainty in your spiritual beliefs and values? By gaining a better understanding of your underlying thoughts and behaviors, you can solve these issues by learning to transform your patterns of unhappiness into patterns of happiness and hope.

Susun Weed answers 90 minutes of herbal health questions followed by a 30 minute interview with Mia Tomikawa. Mia Tomikawa is a translator and editor in chief at IRH Press, an international publisher of spiritual, religious, and self-improvement books by the bestselling author Ryuho Okawa. Mia has been working on the English-translated versions of Okawa's books for nearly a decade to share the spiritual truths that he teaches, which have changed the lives of millions around the world including herself. Mia believes that increasing the awareness and deepening the understanding of these spiritual truths are the keys to finding true happiness on a personal level as well on a global scale. To date, Mia has worked on more than 30 titles by Okawa. In addition to her editing and translation experience, she is a simultaneous interpreter, writer, as well as a U.S. spokesperson for Ryuho Okawa's books. this episode Q&A includes: • comfrey *leaf* infusion + compress for bones + wounds • hiatel hernia  • Susun spends money on health, free & clear, not insurance  • constipation: treat colon like a child, be kind + nourish • the body believes every word we think & say • start eating meat by adding bones/broth to beans, trust animals like being eaten  • immune support: "guardian disease" self-protection + adaptogens/mushrooms • don't watch t.v. when you're stressed, meditate for 10 secs throughout day • Pacific Botanicals ships fresh herbs (in season)  • re-do lab test(s) that would ask you to make any large dietary change • studies refer to feedlot meat + dairy, not grassfed  • motherwort + oatstraw allies for anxiety; dose will change in time

The Essence of Buddha with Kiyoshi (Keith) Shimada The Essence of Buddha is about living a life with meaning and purpose. It offers a contemporary interpretation of the way to enlightenment, written by highly revered spiritual leader. The fundamental tenets of the Buddhist understanding of life, such as The Eightfold Path, The Six Paramitas and the Laws of Causality, are clearly explained in modern and accessible terms, along with the need for self-reflection, the nature of karma and reincarnation, and other teachings of the Buddha. Enlightenment is a potential achievement for every sentient being. The path towards it is an expansion of consciousness, moving from material concerns to an increased awareness of the unseen spiritual reality. This, and the practice of a love that gives, rather than just expecting to be loved, is the only path to happiness, and a better world. Minister Kiyoshi Shimada is Happy Science USA (North America) CEO.  He joined Happy Science as a priest in Japan and has been instrumental in helping Master Ryuho Okawa with his oversea's lectures. Happy Science was founded by Ryuho Okawa in 1986 as a spiritual movement dedicated to bringing greater happiness to humankind. Happy Science is involved in various activities with a goal to overcome barriers of race, religion, and culture and work toward a world united in peace and harmony. More information is available at http://happyscience-na.org/ ************************************************* For more information about BITEradio products and services visit: http://www.biteradio.me/index.html

Invitation to Happiness: 7 Inspirations from Your Inner Angel A new book by renowned spiritual leader and author Ryuho Okawa, Invitation to Happiness: 7 Inspirations from Your Inner Angel is a personal invitation and path to finding happiness and a more joyful and authentic life.  It is the introduction to a spiritual journey guided by the driving force that guides us through life and the secret to living true to ourselves —  our inner angel. We all have one, and each is our guide to spiritual happiness. The purpose of this book is to help the reader find joy by connecting with that inner voice, spirit, soul, or higher self. Mia Tomikawa, editor and U.S. spokesperson for Invitation to Happiness states,  “We have created a handbook for living a joy-filled, inspired life that marries spiritual thinking with practical involvement by the reader,” The book is written in a soft spiritual style that promises to attract a strong female reader demographic. Invitation to Happiness will provide a new discovery of self and perspective. It includes material to contemplate and an area to journal inspirations and discoveries about the book's seven themes.  Offering practical tools for creating new habits for a more carefree, grounded, spiritual life. For more information visit: OkawaBooks.com