Table of Contents
Preface 11
Chapter 1 The Modern Exorcist
1 What are Devils?
The notion of devils is familiar in Western society 14
Devils appear in different religions 15
Distance yourself from an organization influenced by evil spirits 20
2 The Origin of Evil Spirits and Devils
When lost spirits repeatedly do evil, they become evil spirits 22
People in leadership positions can easily become devils 24
Desires open the way to becoming a devil 28
3 Religious Value Systems are the Exact Opposite of Those of Devils
Religion purposely teaches giving love and egolessness 33
The spirit of crucifixion is the same as the philosophy of egolessness 36
The teachings of impermanence and egolessness are an antithesis to devils 40
4 Fight Against Devils with Reason and Wisdom
Devils target people's desires 43
Weaker problem-solving abilities create worries, which devils use to find their way in 45
People in the core positions of religion are apt to be the target of devils' attacks 49
5 A Sacred Rite for Exorcising Devils: "El Cantare Fight"
Create a spiritual screen by using the will of many 53
The spiritual meaning of the cross and star 55
Perform rituals with the light of El Cantare 57
Have a strong determination to allow no more evil 58
6 Strengthen the Light Rather than Focusing on Evil 62
Chapter 2 Basic Measures to Overcome Spiritual Disturbance: From Basic Knowledge to Practical Application
1 How to Identify Spiritual Disturbance
Everyone experiences spiritual disturbance multiple times 66
Some newly formed religious groups or sects have become nests of evil spirits 68
It is not easy to distinguish mental illness from spiritual disturbance 70
2 Basic Knowledge Needed When Fighting Devils
Devils attack the weakest person of the targets closest relationships 73
Appropriate measures for earth-bound spirits 75
What exorcists learn in the Vatican 78
Various traits of possession by devils 80
The differences between American and Japanese horror movies 83
3 Practical Knowledge on Exorcising Devils
Listening to or watching Happy Science lectures 86
Reading the books of Truth aloud 88
Going to a local branch of Happy Science 89
Listening to the CD of ray recitation of The True Words Spoken By Buddha 91
Countermeasures for people who cannot practice self-reflection 93
Tendencies of people whose souls originally came from outer space 95
4 The Techniques of Deceit Used by Devils and Misguided Religions
Only truly spiritually awakened people can identify devils 100
Mistakes of religions that emphasize ancestral memorial service 102
Deceit used by religions that teach Light-Only Thinking 104
5 Checkpoints for Preventing Oneself from Coming under Spiritual Disturbance
The basic approach is correcting your mind and your lifestyle 106
Change your mind to be completely free of spiritual possession 108
Chapter 3 The Real Exorcist: The Power to Ultimately Win Against the Devil
1 Not Many People Can Teach Real Exorcism
Many people need to awaken to the right path 112
2 Places Where Lost Spirits are Likely to Appear
Lost spirits will cause disturbance the longer they linger on earth 115
Lost spirits wander around particular places or family 116
Spirits involved in the Ouija board game 119
3 The Principle of Spiritual Possession and Its Real Situations
Spirits in hell will possess those with a similar tendency of the mind 121
The reason spirits in hell possess people on earth 122
The spiritual influence behind some criminal cases 124
The difficulty of judging people under spiritual influence 125
4 Exorcism 1: Drastic Measures that Come with Risk
Scary cases of the Vatican-style exorcism 127
In the case of devils speaking in tongues 128
5 Exorcism 2: Defensive Measures with Gradual Effects
A way to safeguard yourself against constant attacks from evil spirits and devils 131
The danger of impairment of reasoning caused by alcohol and drugs 132
Know your "unguarded areas" and try to solve your problems 134
Do not blame others or the environment, but strive to increase your ability to judge good and bad 136
Humility will provide protection 138
6 Through Faith, Become One with God
The power to ultimately win against strong devils 140
The importance of building up small successes 142
Love can sometimes create unguarded areas in one's mind 144
Those who do not practice teachings cannot be protected 147
Chapter 4 Exorcists as Religious Professionals: Q&A Session on "The Real Exorcist"
Q1 How to Check One's Faith
Small mistakes would not be allowed when one's social position rises 152
The required level of faith will also change with the rise in one's position 154
Faith has real power 156
Worldly value systems must not be brought into the world of religion 158
Jealousy and a sense of rivalry seen in Christ's disciples 159
The difficulty of having a pure heart in the world of religion 161
You cannot protect yourself without an established faith 163
Spiritual messages conducted by Happy Science have gained social credibility 164
Q2 How to Maintain a Good State of Mind
The law of inertia works for mental states 168
The Apostle Paul awakened to his mission through a mystical experience 171
When the light reaches into the depth of one's mind 173
Know that some people can be saved while others cannot 175
Afterword 179
About the Author 183
What is El Cantare? 184
What is a Spiritual Message? 186
About Happy Science 188
Contact Information 191
Social Contributions 194
Happiness Realization Party 196
Happy Science Academy Junior and Senior High School 197
Happy Science University 198
Movies 200
About IRH Press USA 202
Books Ryuho Okawa 203
