Death is like the separation of the rice kernel from its hull. When the time comes, the body and soul will separate. - Konkō Daijin

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Death is like the separation of the rice kernel from its hull. When the time comes, the body and soul will separate.

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About Konkō Daijin

Konkō Daijin (金光大神; also known as Kawate Bunjirō 川手文治郎, 1814–1883) was a Japanese religious leader who founded the Konkōkyō (金光教) religion in 1859. Konkōkyō, which was officially classified as a Shinto Sect in 1885, is currently headquartered in Konko Town, Okayama Prefecture, Japan.

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Alternative Names: Bunjirō Kawate • Kawate Bunjirō • Konko Daijin • Kandori Genshichi • Akazawa Bunji • Ikigami Konkō Daijin • Ikigami Konko Daijin • Ikigami
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I asked, "Being single-hearted is very difficult. While I pray, my mind becomes filled with many things, and my heart wavers. What should I do?"
"The feeling of single-heartedness is similar to when you are mating to conceive a baby," Konko Sama answered.
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