"You are the artist! You are the master craftsman, shaping your existence from the cradle to the grave. You wield the tools, dream the dreams, see the visions, draw the plans, take the time and do the work in everything you say, and think every moment of the day. As a sculptor takes his raw materials and begins to realize his ideal, as a painter takes his brush and gives form to his creative idea, so in total life you are the artist."
Oshieoya-sama, the spiritual leader of PL, reveals the true meaning of human life in the first Precept, "Life is Art." Like the artist, when we express our true selves in everything we do, our full human potential is realised and it is uniquely our own. This potential power we have includes all human capabilities, such as, the power to understand and appreciate things, the power to create and plan, the power to judge and decide, and the power to carry things out.
As all your expressions reflect the “true you” your life will be enriched, your spirit will be awakened and you will open up new frontiers in your life. Modern people are inclined to emphasise only the outcome or results of things, to interpret happiness only in terms of material satisfaction. The PL Precepts, "Life is Art" and "Man's life is a succession of self-expressions" are the most powerful principles of life, clearly pointing out the true nature of humankind. The understanding of these revelations can lead each person to a higher and happier existence.
When these PL Precepts reach millions of people the world over and when they follow and practice them in their daily lives, the dream of true world peace can then become a reality.
The purpose of the Church of Perfect Liberty is to share with you the divine principles which were revealed to Rev. Tokuchika Miki (the Second Founder) in 1947, and to guide you to live a fulfilled "artistic life," for your own happiness and the happiness of society.
"Life is art.
Human beings realize life's true beauty, charm and meaning only when they live an artistic life.
Then, what is an artistic life?
It is to freely express our own individuality in all our life's pursuits. Our true individuality, however, cannot be expressed to the highest degree unless we are completely free of egoistic interest and selfish gains. We must learn to live with an objective state of mind, expressing our individuality in the interest and welfare of all humankind.
We PL members, hereby declare that we will live an artistic life, detaching ourselves from egocentricity and expressing our individuality in complete freedom and spontaneity. We PL members also declare that it is our duty to propagate and nourish the teachings of PL throughout the world and that we shall always make a positive contribution to the global community."
- I live for the joy of an artistic life.
- I pray for the happiness of others.
- I live with true effort and sincerity.
- I maintain the highest dignity and honour.
- I strive for world peace.
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