Section One:  Origins of Seicho-No-Ie

Seicho-No-Ie* is nondenominational and is based on the belief that all religions emanate from One Universal God.  It is dedicated to spreading the Truth that we are children of God, and therefore we are divine in nature and possess all the attributes and creative powers of God.  The message of Seicho-No-Ie is not new, yet it has the capacity to satisfy our deepest desire for something more out of life.

Seicho-No-Ie was founded in Japan in 1930 by Dr. Masaharu Taniguchi.  A fervent seeker of the Truth, Dr. Taniguchi dedicated many years of intensive study to different philosophies and religions until one day, while in deep meditation, he received the first of a series of divine inspirations that were to form the basis of what he called the Humanity Enlightenment Movement.

After receiving these inspirations, Dr. Taniguchi began spreading the teachings to others.  Many miraculous healings took place - people found health, harmony, and prosperity after listening to or reading his inspired teachings.

Dr. Taniguchi's message is simple and direct, and it can transform lives.  It is that each one 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 every respect.  Through the power of the mind, we can improve our physical condition and environment by replacing negative thoughts and beliefs with positive ones.

We can awaken to our true divinity through a method of prayerful meditation called Shinsokan (meditation to visualize God), which is taught at the various Truth of Life centers.  As Jesus said, "The kingdom of God is within you," and the practice of Shinsokan is a way to make the kingdom of God a living reality.

*Seicho-No-Ie means "The Home of Infinite Life, Wisdom, and Abundance."

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