Tenrikyo (Tenrikyō or Tenriism) is the name of a Japanese religion which is neither strictly monotheistic nor pantheistic. It is founded on the teachings of a 19th-century woman named Nakayama Miki, also known as Oyasama.
Reaching a Joyous Life
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This is the central principle as it is believed to be the original and intended state of mankind. The Joyous Life refers to living with a bright and spirited mind, and harmonious relationships with one another.
Tenrikyo is one of the fatest growing religious faiths in Japan, and in the world as a whole, with 1.75 mill. followers in Japan and over 2 mill. worldwide.
Nakayama Miki was the wife of a poor peasant farmer, at the age of 40 the deity Tenri-o-no-mikoto spoke through her and endowed her with healing and prophetic powers.
“Whoever comes to this house shall never leave without being filled with joy. To Me, the Parent, all human beings in the world are My children.” Nakayama Miki
Learn more about the religion here: http://en.tenrikyo-resource.com/wiki/Tenrikyo
