Konko-Kyo Faith

KONKO-KYO FAITH -  Konkōkyō or just Konkō, is a new religion of Japanese origin.  It is Sectarian Shintō as a member of the Kyoha Shintō Rengokai (Association of Sectarian Shinto).   It is a syncretic, henotheistic and pantheistic religion, which worships the universe as the deity Tenchi Kane No Kami, the Golden Kami of Heaven and Earth.  Tenchi Kane No Kami is also referred to as Kami, The Principle Parent, Kami-Sama or the Parent God. Although mentioned as 'he' the Kami is neither male or female.

In Konkokyo, everything is seen as being in profound interrelation with each other.   Kami is not seen as distant or residing in heaven, but present within this world.   The universe is perceived to be the body of the Parent God.   Suffering is seen as being caused by individual disregard of the relationship between all things.  Konkokyo's beliefs center around the betterment of human life in this world by gratitude, apologizing, mutual help and prayer.   In this way, everybody can join their hearts with God to become Ikigami, a living God.   It is believed that after death, all beings return to Kami.   The spirits of the deceased do not pass on to a heaven or a hell, but remain in this world, in unity with Tenchi Kane No Kami.

Followers of this religion are not required to pay any dues nor to make any donations.