Membership Guide

For those who wish to become members (believers) of Happy Science, we will guide you on how to become a member.

Upon becoming a member, you will receive the Fundamental Scripture 'Shoshin Hōgo'.

The faith of Happy Science is called 'El Cantare Faith'. 'El Cantare' is the name of the Supreme God of Earth. Its meaning is 'the light of Earth'.

And, 'El Cantare Faith' is the belief in acknowledging the existence of the Earth God. To become a member of Happy Science, there are two stages: the initial stage of 'Membership' and the next stage of 'Three Returns Vow (Sankiseigan)'.

Upon 'Membership', you will take the vow of 'I believe in El Cantare'.

First, deepen your understanding of Happy Science as a 'new member', and then request the 'Three Returns Vow'.

'Three Returns' in the 'Three Returns Vow' is an abbreviation of the term 'Three Treasures Refuge'.

'Three Treasures Refuge' means to take refuge in the three treasures (Sanpō).

The form of faith in Happy Science is

to take refuge in.

As a preliminary stage before taking the Three Returns Vow, Happy Science has established a membership system.

Upon membership, you will take the vow of 'I believe in El Cantare'.

You can either receive the membership ceremony at a branch or temple, or apply for membership online. After completing the online application process, you will be contacted by the nearest branch. After communication is established, you will officially become a member.

When applying for membership online, you will choose a method of donation. It will be either by credit card or donation at the branch.

※ The donation at the time of membership is approximately 1,000 yen.