"Following the publications of Words for Life and Words for Work,

I have put together Words for Building Character,

a compilation of words very close to religious enlightenment."

-From Afterword and Commentary-

Ryuho Okawa, the internationally renowned author, has written over 3,100 books on various topics, including life, religion, world affairs, business management, happiness, and so on.

To help readers find the teachings that are beneficial for them out of the extensive teachings, the author has published several books that compile 100 essential phrases. In this book, you will find the essence behind building and developing your character.

This book starts with phrases of love and ends with phrases about the last days of life. As you read, you will discover the wisdom to build a noble character through various life experiences such as marriage life, financial issues, overcoming selfish desires, forgiving others as well as having faith in God.

When your life comes to an end, what you can bring with you to the other world is, in Buddhism terms, enlightenment, and in other words, it is the character that you build in this lifetime. If you can read, relish, and truly understand the meaning of these religious phrases, you will be able to attain happiness that transcends this world and the next.

Inside you will find words of wisdom that will help you become these kinds of people;

- A person who has awakened to his or her life purpose and mission

- A person with great wisdom in life

- A person that can protect themselves from evil spirits

- A person walking the path to becoming an angel

- A person who is close to God or Buddha, etc.