SEICHO-NO-IE CREED (Summary)

1) Although of various races and faiths, we believe that God (or Buddha) is Salvation for all of us.

2) We believe that God is the source of all life, and that He protects and guides us through His infinite Love and Wisdom.

3) We believe all faiths to be the teachings of the one and the same God who changed His teaching methods to conform to different times, places and peoples.

4) We believe that God is neither cruel nor heartless so as to punish the guilty. We believe that all sufferings and difficulties are either the symbolic reflection of one's erroneous thinking or the results of self-punishment and self-destruction; that by observing our condition, reflecting upon ourselves, and changing our attitudes accordingly, we shall be able to overcome all sufferings and difficulties.

5) We shall clearly distinguish between Jisso and phenomena, and realize that Jisso is always perfect and

consummate but that evil phenomena result from delusive thoughts and feelings, which veil perfection and make it appear imperfect. We shall always strive to overcome delusion, see only perfection, and attempt at all times to realize perfection.

6) We resolve to practice Shinsokan Prayerful meditation at least once a day so that we may manifest Jisso and perfection from the bottom of our hearts.

7) We appreciate all things and all people as well as our ancestors and parents, who went through the difficult task of earthly life on behalf of succeeding generations.

8 ) We believe man to be a child of God and His highest manifestation. We shall, therefore, strive to live a noble, pure, and spiritual life.

9 ) We believe that man possesses everlasting life and that life (spirit) lives on even after the death of the physical body. Therefore ore, we resolve to hold regular memorial services for the souls of our departed ancestors.

10) ) We make full use of the creative power of the word, we purify the thoughts of mankind, and we are in the process of launching a gigantic Humanity Enlightenment Movement designed to establish a Heaves on earth in which mankind can live in the spirit of true brotherly love.

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