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Seicho-No-Ie is a
monotheistic religion of
Japanese origin. It emphasizes gratitude for nature and ancestors and,
above all, religious faith in God. Despite some common misunderstandings
that include many of its own practitioners, it inherits most of its
characteristics from
Shinto rather than
Buddhism.
From the official USA SNI
page
The Seicho-No-Ie Truth of Life Movement is a nondenominational movement
based on the belief that all religions emanate from one universal God. It
is dedicated to spreading the truth that every person is a child of God;
therefore, in reality every person is divine in nature and the possessor
of all of the creative powers of God.
Our Mission
The message that Seicho-No-Ie propagates is not new; yet it has the
capacity to satisfy one's inner urging for something more out of life. It
was founded in Japan in 1930 by Dr. Masaharu Taniguchi, who, through his
deep concern over the many contradictions in life, dedicated many years of
intensive study to different philosophies and religions, until one day,
while in deep meditation, he received the divine inspirations that were to
form the basis for the Truth of Life Movement. After receiving these
inspirations, Dr. Taniguchi began spreading the teachings to others. Many
miraculous healings took place; people recovered from various diseases,
including cancer and tuberculosis. Others found harmony and prosperity
after listening to or reading his inspired teachings.
Dr. Taniguchi's message is simple, direct, and it can change lives. His
main theme is that each of us can reach spiritual fulfillment when we come
to realize the God consciousness within us. Our lives are meant to be
harmonious, joyful, and fulfilling in all aspects. Through the power of
the mind, we can greatly improve our environment and physical condition by
replacing our negativism with positive thoughts and beliefs.
We can become awakened to the true divinity which lies within us
through a method of prayerful meditation called Shinsokan, which is taught
at the various Truth of Life Centers. As Christ said, "The kingdom of God
is within," and the practice of Shinsokan is a method to make this
statement a living reality.
- Seicho-No-Ie (Say-choh No Ee-yay) means "The Home of Infinite Life,
Wisdom and Abundance"
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