Many people seek momentary relief, but only a few seek true and lasting salvation. 01-05-2026
True salvation is realized by practicing the principle of Ai-raku.
In essence, it is the devoted and ongoing practice of cultivating within one's own heart the hearts of heaven, earth, and the sun and moon, and fully embodying them in one's life.
True salvation is the help that unfolds through a living and heartfelt communion with Tenchi Kane no Kami.
When we cherish naliyuki, the unfolding divine workings of Tenchi Kane no Kami in our daily lives, we are cherishing the Divine itself.
The true salvation of human beings, as children of the Divine, does not come from having their wishes fulfilled.
Rather, true salvation comes from encountering the heart and intention of Tenchi Kane no Kami.
The foremost wish of Tenchi Kane no Kami is the true salvation of humankind, and the principle of Ai-raku provides the way to realize that salvation.
Through the practice of faith under the guidance of the master Rev. Soichiro Otsubo, there is a living working in which Tenchi Kane no Kami directly communicates with us and leads us with personal guidance.
When we sincerely cherish naliyuki, the very flow of life gradually comes to support and care for us in return.
Tenchi Kane no Kami is a kind and compassionate deity, but we must also understand that this deity can be fearsome.
Faith requires decisiveness—the strength to let go cleanly and reform oneself without hesitation.
A life of faith is a life of gratitude toward the Divine, lived with a continual sense of thankfulness.
It is important to recognize both joyful and challenging experiences as divine workings, and to seek to understand the intention and heart embodied within them.
Faith is nurtured through communion with Heaven and Earth—that is, through communication with Tenchi Kane no Kami.
Another important aspect of faith is becoming aware of divine grace. 12-23-2025
Simply having our wishes granted is not enough to bring about true human salvation.
True salvation is found in receiving the guiding teachings and the understanding we receive from the Divine, and in reforming ourselves accordingly.
A world opens in which people are helped through guiding teachings that lead them to true understanding.
When the teachings of the master Rev. Soichiro Otsubo are faithfully upheld and practiced in daily life, the divine workings of Tenchi Kane no Kami naturally manifest.
Tenchi Kane no Kami is not a deity who cures illness or wards off misfortune, but the deity who works to reform and realign the human heart.
It is important to accumulate experiences in daily life in which we pray to Tenchi Kane no Kami and truly feel that we have received divine arrangements.