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I do not tell you to chant prayers or anything else. I only tell you to practice a sincere faith. Can’t you even do that?

— Konko Daijin

117. 拝めとも何をせよとも言わない。ただ一つ真の信心をせよと言うのに、その一つができないのか。

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(I Shimamura, Hachitaro 29)

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Kami will teach the Way of the Universe and show people the way to give themselves peace.

People know of the daily wages that come from people, but they don't know of the daily wages that come from Kami.

When selecting a spouse, do not be concerned about superficial qualities, but be sure of the sincerity of the heart.

Death is like the separation of the rice kernel from its hull. When the time comes, the body and soul will separate.

Man exists because of Kami, and Kami exists because of man. Thus, Kami supports man as Kami's child, and man supports Kami as his parent. There will be eternal prosperity through aiyo kakeyo, mutual interdependency.

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