What is true love? What is the true definition of kindness?
In this thought-provoking book, Ryuho Okawa invites readers to explore the deeper spiritual virtues of love and kindness—essential qualities for building strong, lasting relationships with those we hold dear.
Okawa reveals that the human soul is composed of divine love and that we are all living in the "Great River of Love"—a flow of mutual affection, nurturing, and forgiveness. He explains that love is the ultimate binding force and the greatest power of all. It is both the seed of happiness and the art of recognizing the beauty in another’s soul. The more love we give, the wealthier our souls become.
Okawa also clarifies that kindness is not merely a product of empathy, but a profound spiritual quality that originates from realms far beyond the material world.
This heartwarming and inspirational book will rekindle the infinite tenderness of love and kindness within you, like a gentle breeze softening the rigidity of our hearts amid the complexities of modern life. In today’s busy, competitive society, it serves as a refreshing reminder of the transformative power of compassion.
Topics include:
1. Why do men and women exist?
2. What is the difference between marital love and familial love?
3. The important role of literature in understanding good and evil.
4. The spiritual connection between spouses, parents, and children.
5. The meaning of family and the creation of a harmonious home (Utopia at home).

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

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

In 1986, Okawa left his prestigious career behind to establish Happy Science. Since then, the organization has grown into a global movement, with a presence in over 186 countries. Okawa has authored more than 3,250 books, which have been translated into 42 languages.