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Life Together with Kami - Konkokyo Teachings

  1. Now, hear the sound of the Universe opening, and be awakened.

    (VOICE OF THE UNIVERSE 90)

  2. There are people between Heaven and Earth. Heaven is father and Earth is mother.

    (VOICE OF THE UNIVERSE 1)

  3. There is neither day nor night, near nor far for Kami. Pray with a sincere heart anytime, anywhere.

    (VOICE OF THE UNIVERSE 165)

  4. Food is made and provided by Tenchi No Kami to sustain one's life.

    (VOICE OF THE UNIVERSE 290)

  5. All people are children of Kami. There is no one who does not belong.

    (VOICE OF THE UNIVERSE 40)

  6. Speak ill of no religion. Everyone is a child of Tenchi Kane No Kami.

    (VOICE OF THE UNIVERSE 53)

  7. A heart of true gratitude is the beginning of divine blessings.

    (VOICE OF THE UNIVERSE 128)

  8. Put yourself last, and pray to save others first. Then Kami will take care of your needs.

    (VOICE OF THE UNIVERSE 371)

  9. In this world the most indecent thing is avarice.

    (VOICE OF THE UNIVERSE 79)

  10. Kami thinks only of saving people, nothing else.

    (VOICE OF THE UNIVERSE 28)

  11. Place fertiliser at the roots of a tree, then its branches will grow lush. Respect your ancestors and parents, then you will prosper.

    (VOICE OF THE UNIVERSE 209)

  12. Which individual is more important, you or someone else? All are human beings.

    (VOICE OF THE UNIVERSE 41)

  13. Divine blessings depend on your heart. If you renew your heart, then you can reap infinite divine blessings.

    (VOICE OF THE UNIVERSE 109)

  14. In Konko Daijin's way of faith, you are saved not through chanting prayers, but through listening to the teachings.

    (VOICE OF THE UNIVERSE 160)

  15. Instead of worrying, practice faith.

    (VOICE OF THE UNIVERSE 243)

  16. Kami will teach you good and bad even in your dreams.

    (VOICE OF THE UNIVERSE 219)

  17. Those who practice faith should feel gratitude even after sitting and resting on a tree stump in the mountains.

    (VOICE OF THE UNIVERSE 183)

  18. Never forget to have a grateful heart whenever you drink or eat.

    (VOICE OF THE UNIVERSE 291)

  19. Conceit leads to major failure.

    (Konkokyo Kyoten, Shinkun 2-23)

  20. A metal cane will bend. A bamboo cane will break. Rely on Kami.

    (Konkokyo Kyoten, Konko Kyoso Gorikai 57)

  21. Trust in Heaven and depend on Earth.

    (VOICE OF THE UNIVERSE 227)

  22. Don't perturb yourself with the past. Value the present and look forward to the future.

    (VOICE OF THE UNIVERSE 253)

  23. Anger casts a cloud over one's heart.

    (Konkokyo Kyoten, Shinkai 7)

  24. Many place their trust in Kami, but Kami places trust in only a few.

    (VOICE OF THE UNIVERSE 122)

  25. A heart that feels compassion is a heart of Kami.

    (Konkokyo Kyoten, Konko Kyoso Gorikai 74)

  26. Do not disrespect others. Doing so will not bring divine blessings.

    (VOICE OF THE UNIVERSE 52)

  27. Being cured is not the only thing to be grateful for. Always being in good health is.

    (VOICE OF THE UNIVERSE 324)

  28. Pray for your good health. Strengthen your body. Good health is the basis of everything.

    (VOIVE OF THE UNIVERSE 323)

  29. Seasonal changes are beyond human control. Leave everything to time.

    (VOICE OF THE UNIVERSE 228)

  30. Put aside your physical eyes and open your spiritual ones.

    (VOICE OF THE UNIVERSE 107)

  31. To practice faith is to live day to day.

    (VOICE OF THE UNIVERSE 91)

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