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01/02/2026

Even though you realize the blessings of heaven, you should also realize the favors of earth.
[Toward True Faith #2]
(from Teachings of Ikigami Konko Daijin)

By realizing these favors, then we must reciprocate something for them. Just to comprehend the ideas is the same as to realize the blessings of heaven but not those of the earth. Although we respect the Kami of the universe, unless we respect the true workings themselves, the way to truth will not open. By training thoroughly to respect the process of life and accept everything as sacred events and circumstances, you will naturally become aware of the great favors of heaven and earth. This is because you are respecting the work of the universe.
[Mini-teaching of Rev. Soichiro Otsubo] 7/25/s47(1972)
(from Mini-teaching of the Rev. Soichiro Otsubo)
(Translated by the Rev. Richard Dusek)

01/01/2026

Receive divine virtue and acquire human virtue.
[How To Develop Faith #4]
(from Teachings of Ikigami Konko Daijin)

Said to be the greatest of grains, the rice plant, and even barley or wheat if allowed to take their own course will not come to harvest.
By just saying that human beings are Kami's offspring, one's life will have to end in grief. One cannot neglect endeavors to suppress selfishness and control personal desires. Through faith I pray for blessings to be able to demonstrate the value of being a child of Kami.
[Mini-teaching of Rev. Soichiro Otsubo] 7/5/s60(1985)
(from Mini-teaching of the Rev. Soichiro Otsubo)
(Translated by the Rev. Richard Dusek)

12/31/2025

Be careful not to be tormented by yourself.
[How To Develop Faith #24]
(from Teachings of Ikigami Konko Daijin)

It's what is called the scruples of conscience. With a single heart, can I possibly live in paradise? Or because of my heart must I endure the pains of hell? Through faith we wish to receive true virtue and live in a world that has no suffering. A world where rules disappear is what I call it. Where divine love is realized, there exists a fearless, problem-free world of paradise.
[Mini-teaching of Rev. Soichiro Otsubo] 6/21/s44(1969)
(from Mini-teaching of the Rev. Soichiro Otsubo)
(Translated by the Rev. Richard Dusek)

12/30/2025

As time goes by, this faith will become more widely accepted by the world. Practice this faith patiently.
[Teachings of Konko Daijin #56]
(from Teachings of Ikigami Konko Daijin)

It's said, "A rumor lasts only seventy-five days." While patiently persevering, you will come to see through yourself and begin to understand your sorry self, your incompetent self. You will realize that to practice faith patiently is the time to taste how heartily you appreciate your beliefs and to acquire the virtues for persevering faith.
When you quietly are delighted
Blessings quietly are provided
[Mini-teaching of Rev. Soichiro Otsubo] 7/7/s46(1971)
(from Mini-teaching of the Rev. Soichiro Otsubo)
(Translated by the Rev. Richard Dusek)

12/29/2025

As time goes by, this faith will become more widely accepted by the world. Practice this faith patiently.
[Teachings of Konko Daijin #56]
(from Teachings of Ikigami Konko Daijin)

Let us examine the case of Mutsuya Kimono Shop. The present owner was only twenty or so years old when his parents passed away. On top of that he continued to suffer hardships one after another. To make things worse, there was even an incident that could be called the Mutsuya Dispute. The rumor started that Mutsuya was done for. During those days he sought mediation daily. Whatever the matter was Oyasensei always said, "Shinjiro, it's for you to become bigger and enrich your heart." That was all he would say to him. So he entrusted himself to Kami and endured the unbearable. This resulted in Mutsuya prospering even today, some ten years later.
The same is true in the case of Mr. Shigeo Hisatomi. During some ten years of faith practice, it wasn't all good times. Various difficulties also continued. He was said to have the virtue of 'Jizo' and taught to devote himself to practicing the faith of the soil. And so, devote himself he did. He increasingly developed a faith of meekness. There were times when his relatives said that he was obsessed with Konko-sama. That he also accepted with a heart of the soil. So now the whole Hisatomi family is receiving blessings and prospering.
[Mini-teaching of Rev. Soichiro Otsubo] 7/16/s57(1982)
(from Mini-teaching of the Rev. Soichiro Otsubo)
(Translated by the Rev. Richard Dusek)

12/28/2025

Overeating and overdrinking are the causes for becoming unable to eat or drink.
[How To Develop Faith #13]
(from Teachings of Ikigami Konko Daijin)

This teaching is not like any commandment which stipulates that you shouldn't eat this, or you cannot eat that. It gives you the teaching of Konko religion so simply and vividly. It is teaching the natural way for human beings to live. If you upset your system by taking teachings as the basis for fasting, it will really dishonor Kami.
[Mini-teaching of Rev. Soichiro Otsubo] 7/16/s54(1979)
(from Mini-teaching of the Rev. Soichiro Otsubo)
(Translated by the Rev. Richard Dusek)

12/27/2025

Above all, you should enrich your faith. Practicing faith in everyday life is important. Rich soil will be productive without fertilization, and so it is with faith.
[Teachings of Konko Daijin #50]
(from Teachings of Ikigami Konko Daijin)

PRINCIPLE CULTIVATION FOR WORSHIPING THE MOUNTAIN OF DIFFICULTY
The essence of cultivating one's spirit is to single-heartedly train oneself by worshiping the very difficulties of life. One will be able to comprehend the Divine Will and be awakened to Divine Love. Faith is reinforced (unwavering) when one has received this Divine Love.
[Mini-teaching of Rev. Soichiro Otsubo] 7/10/s57(1982)
(from Mini-teaching of the Rev. Soichiro Otsubo)
(Translated by the Rev. Richard Dusek)

12/26/2025

If someone calls you a thief, you should not get angry as long as you are not a thief. If someone calls you a beggar, you are not one if you do not go and beg. Kami sees all. Wear a sash of faith.
[Teachings of Konko Daijin #58]
(from Teachings of Ikigami Konko Daijin)

We have a bundle of wood. The rope around it is rather loose. But add a few more logs and it's firmly packed. "To wear a sash of faith" means to add such content to it.
[Mini-teaching of Rev. Soichiro Otsubo] 7/18/s57(1982)
* 'Wood' and 'spirit' are homophones in Japanese.
(from Mini-teaching of the Rev. Soichiro Otsubo)
(Translated by the Rev. Richard Dusek)

12/25/2025

Those who practice faith should be aware of the true virtue of Kami.
[General Principles #17]
(from Teachings of Ikigami Konko Daijin)

It's said that those who truly like fish want the head. Those who only want the meat cannot be said to be real lovers of fish. With faith, too, those who are only thankful with blessings is proof of their inexperience. You take the problem which an ordinary person can handle and receive it as the divine will. One is able to understand the will of Kami and reach real divine virtue.
[Mini-teaching of Rev. Soichiro Otsubo] 7/29/s59(1984)
(from Mini-teaching of the Rev. Soichiro Otsubo)
(Translated by the Rev. Richard Dusek)

12/24/2025

Faith is realized when the follower and Kami become close. Faith will fade if you stand in fear of Kami. Stay close to Kami.
[Teachings of Konko Daijin #23]
(from Teachings of Ikigami Konko Daijin)

Difficulties are the go-between for Kami and us. That is where communication with Kami begins. By the time you realize that these troubles are actually Divine Love, a relationship is born between Kami and you that cannot be broken, no matter how hard you try to sever it. When you receive the workings of Kami, accept them as they are and accept them completely; this blessed world of the very workings of Kami will come into being.
[Mini-teaching of Rev. Soichiro Otsubo] 7/6/s51(1976)
(from Mini-teaching of the Rev. Soichiro Otsubo)
(Translated by the Rev. Richard Dusek)

12/23/2025

As time goes by, this faith will become more widely accepted by the world. Practice this faith patiently.
[Teachings of Konko Daijin #56]
(from Teachings of Ikigami Konko Daijin)

At the same time as "this faith becomes more widely accepted by the world," you should enlarge and broaden your heart-mind. As you patiently persist in the joy of faith, a fountain of joy will develop deep in your heart. It's regrettable to just forget in vain as time goes by.
ONE WALKS THE ROAD ALONE
[Mini-teaching of Rev. Soichiro Otsubo] 7/8/s52(1977)
(from Mini-teaching of the Rev. Soichiro Otsubo)
(Translated by the Rev. Richard Dusek)

12/22/2025

Always be grateful for whatever you eat or drink.
[How To Develop Faith #15]
(from Teachings of Ikigami Konko Daijin)

Concerning food and drink, I first pray. May what I receive become the bases of my bodily functions, become my flesh and blood. And when my bodily wastes are removed, from the heart I offer a prayer of gratitude. It's this repetition of praying, receiving, and thanking. Since that is how it is, I can attain the real single-hearted sense of being thankful.
Since food is what is provided
by the Principal Parent
for one's life,
By accepting it heartily,
devotedly live it out
each day of each month
[Mini-teaching of Rev. Soichiro Otsubo] 7/18/s54(1979)
(from Mini-teaching of the Rev. Soichiro Otsubo)
(Translated by the Rev. Richard Dusek)

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