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Sekai Kyūseikyō
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Sekai Kyūseikyō (Jap., ‘The Religion for World Salvation’). Japanese religion founded by Okada Mokichi (1882–1955). Okada originally belonged to
Ōmotokyō, until in 1926, it was revealed to him in a state of divine possession that he was the
messiah of the present age. He established Dainihon Kannonkai, focused on the
bodhisattva Kannon (see
AVALOKITEŚVARA), with the purposes of establishing communion with Kannon and of healing. Required by the government to choose one or the other, he chose healing, and the movement was renamed Nihon Jōka Ryōhō. After the Second World War, he reverted to the two goals, calling the movement Nihon Kannon Kyōdan, but after a schism, he arrived at the present name. Faith-healing is central in the movement, under the name and technique of
jōrei: this involves transmitting healing divine light through cupped hands. Equally important is
shizen nōhō, agriculture that follows the way of nature. Sekai Kyuseikyo believes that heaven on earth (
chijō tengoku) can be established on earth at its centre at Atami. Museums and gardens exhibit the importance of harmony and beauty.
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Once Tokyo's spa playground, Atami fading fast.
Newspaper article from: Japan Times (Tokyo, Japan); 3/2/2007; 700+ words
; Byline: Jun Hongo Mar. 2--ATAMI, Shizuoka Pref. -- Tamae "Meme" Ono...late 1980s when the hot spring resort of Atami was a glamorous place to be. "Things...home in Osaka at 15 to become a geisha in Atami, witnessed the once-glitzy city's...
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Atami loses record
Newspaper article from: The Press; 7/4/2005; ; 561 words
; Atami lost its unbeaten club basketball record...behind or others hanging on in front -- Atami was pipped in the final by Checkers which...The match was a contrast in styles with Atami displaying commendable patience offensively...
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Atami checks out against Checkers
Newspaper article from: The Press; 4/21/2003; ; 521 words
; ...turnaround in a matter of hours when toppling Atami to claim the Easter men's open basketball...Cowles Stadium. Checkers was beaten by Atami 75-58 in a round-robin match yesterday...roles were reversed when it then trounced Atami 102-69 when it mattered most. The reason...
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Atami carries Canty's hopes
Newspaper article from: The Press; 9/6/2006; ; 453 words
; ...Reigning Canterbury club basketball champion Atami will take on provincial combinations in...offs starting tomorrow in Hamilton. Atami is the sole Canterbury qualifier for the...northern, central and capital regions. Atami, which touts four of the Canterbury Rams...
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Atami looking to make mark
Newspaper article from: The Press; 9/8/2005; ; 492 words
; Atami will discover how strong the Canterbury club...team, but it was not entered this year. Atami qualified top from the southern division...playing continuously during winter weekends. Atami reached the final of the Canterbury club...
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Atami flies flag
Newspaper article from: The Press; 7/29/2005; 444 words
; The Atami club will fly the Canterbury flag at the southern region...ve had quite a few wanting to play for us," said Atami spokesman Richie Howell. A core of the well-performed Atami team, the reigning Canterbury premier club champion...
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Atami nabs top slot
Newspaper article from: The Press; 8/30/2004; 485 words
; Atami men's premier grade basketball captain...team won a Canterbury club championship. Atami broke a 10-year drought on Saturday at...match only decided in the closing seconds. Atami has invariably been a championship challenger...
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Checkers fly past Atami; Women bring home championship double
Newspaper article from: The Press; 9/15/2003; ; 700+ words
; ...prominent roles, flew home 98-82 against Atami in the premier grade final at Cowles Stadium...defying moves near the hoop. By contrast Atami disappointed, a shadow of its usual competitive...shot after reasonable shot offensively, Atami was reduced to toiling in Checkers' vapour...
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University turns back Atami's challenge
Newspaper article from: The Press; 6/21/1999; 639 words
; ...University repulsed a strong challenge from Atami, 89-87, in the men's premier section...clear of High School Old Boys, 94-86. Atami's effort was noteworthy in the feature...to work hard on its defence to shut down Atami. University used its speed and fitness...
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Atami wins Easter title
Newspaper article from: The Press; 3/28/2005; 358 words
; Atami won the men's open grade title against perennial rival Checkers...most of the opening stages to lead 14-13 at quarter time, but Atami edged ahead 34-32 by half time. Atami -- the 2004 winter club champion -- extended its lead to nine...
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Atami
Book article from: The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition
Atami , city (1990 pop. 47,291), Shizuoka...famed for its scenery and its hot springs. Atami was once the site of a geyser which, according...erupting. Well-known cites include the Atami Tropical Garden and the Atami Art Museum...
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Sekai Kyūseikyō
Book article from: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of World Religions
...agriculture that follows the way of nature. Sekai Kyuseikyo believes that heaven on earth ( chijō tengoku ) can be established on earth at its centre at Atami. Museums and gardens exhibit the importance of harmony and beauty.
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Juzo Itami
Encyclopedia entry from: Encyclopedia of World Biography
...1960 with a role in Yasuzo Masumura's Nise Daigakusei ("A False Student"). In 1961 he appeared under the name Ichizo Atami in a joint American-Japanese production of the Pearl Buck novel The Big Wave. Later roles included parts in the American...
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