![]() ![]() Ikigami Konko Daijin was the last of the divine names that the Founder received from Kami, beginning with "Bunji Daimyojin," then "Konshi Daimyojin," "Konko Daimyojin," "Konko Daigongen," and finally "Ikigami Konko Daijin." Kami gave divine names to those who fulfilled Kami's wish by promoting faith and carrying on the task of helping people. This name has meant Konko Daijin himself and later the function to mediate between Kami and people, which is an everlasting function for the salvation of human beings. Ikigami Konko Daijin is the divine name that the Founder Konko Daijin received from Kami in 1868. Kami wishes for all people to become a mediator. When they meet suffering people, they listen to their problems, tell them about the faith, and pray for them. While Toritsugi at churches is performed by ministers, lay members are encouraged to perform Toritsugi in their daily lives. ![]() And by working within the framework of this Universe instead of going against it, people can avoid common pitfalls which lead to pain and suffering. Tenchi Kane No Kami uses people to voice His words and to make people become aware of their relationship with the Universe and the ways of the Universe. Toritsugi (Mediation) helps the person put the problem into proper perspective and find solutions from within. When a person has a problem, often times he or she becomes too obsessed or preoccupied with the problem and loses sight of the overall picture or the things that are more important. By following Tenchi Kane No Kami's teachings and advice, the visitor can attain solutions to problems and live a happier life. The minister then relays the visitor's words through Ikigami Konko Daijin to Tenchi Kane No Kami who then speaks through the minister. It can be a request to resolve a problem or a word of thanks. A visitor enters the church, sits in front of the minister, and says whatever is on his or her mind. It is performed on a one-to-one basis by a Konkokyo minister in a Konkokyo church. In Konkokyo, Toritsugi (Mediation) is performed to establish a communication link between people and Tenchi Kane No Kami. The Founder (Konko Daijin) also called Tenchi Kane No Kami as "Tenchi No Kami-Sama," "Oyagami-Sama," "Kami-Sama," and "Kami." In English, our deity is called "Divine Parent of the Universe," "Principle Parent," "Parent Kami," "Kami-Sama," or "Kami." Although a male pronoun (He) is used for linguistic convenience, it does not signify the gender of the deity. Kami's wish is for all living things to accept and perform the role that has been allocated to them, during their lifetime and after. This Kami's love and grace has and continues to envelope all of humanity and all other forms of life, regardless if they are dead or alive.Īlthough the workings of Tenchi Kane No Kami extend throughout the Universe, Kami is also fostering and watching over humanity as well as other living entities. Tenchi Kane No Kami is the parent Kami of all humanity. This is the name of the deity that Konkokyo believers worship. This is the deity whose workings are felt throughout the entire universe and in the very lives of all human beings. ![]()
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