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My life blazed
With the desire
To serve as a thread
Joining Heaven and Earth. ( From “God and Man” by Masahisa Goi )
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Introduction
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 Masahisa Goi was born on November 22, 1916 in Tokyo Japan. He was one of nine children and although physically fragile, he was ambitious as a child and recalls at the age of three being concerned with his future career. He loved the arts and was especially fond of literature and music and dreamed of becoming a teacher or writer. Born into a family of simple means, he worked his way through school and despite various challenging circumstances, he was always cheerful and optimistic.
However, due to his strenuous work schedule and his fragile physical condition, he began to experience health problems which led him to various esoteric studies in spiritual healing, yoga, the martial arts and the pursuit of various spiritual practices which included long hours of meditation. During the outbreak of World War II, Masahisa Goi was working at a manufacturing plant conducting cultural activities which included organizing a choir, publishing a factory magazine, as well as other festive events.
The end of the war brought a great turning point in his spiritual development, and he gradually became involved in religious studies. He left his occupation to devote himself completely to healing work, always refusing to receive money for his services, wishing only to be of service to humanity and praying toward that aim.
His fervent prayers were eventually answered through a heavenly call asking for his readiness to commit himself to God. He responded without hesitation, although it was sometime later that the true meaning behind this calling was revealed to him.
He later understood that the various works and situations he found himself in were destined in order for him to experience the many struggles and hardships of humanity in the post war Japan era. Moreover, each experience helped him deepen his spiritual quest .Through that period he also came to realize that his healing work only cured the disease, but did little for the development of one's inner spiritual self. He realized in order to reach out to people with words of truth, an easy to practice spiritual discipline must be made available.
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The universal peace prayer, May Peace Prevail on Earth
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Thereafter, he continuously pursued his spiritual disciplines until he received a series of rigorous spiritual training through the guidance of his Guardian Deities. These included a three months’period during which he underwent painstaking training to cease all thoughts within his mind. If he deviated, even the slightest, from his practice by generating his own thoughts, he acted in a way that sometimes worried his family and friends.
After the completion of his training, at the age of 33, Masahisa Goi reached enlightenment and experienced oneness with his divine self. From that moment on, he set the foundations for his work for world peace.
He received the universal prayer for peace, “May Peace Prevail on Earth” and began giving spiritual counselling and guidance in the Tokyo area. His all encompassing love, his spiritual insights, and light-giving power were so strong, it was not unusual for him to see several hundred people in one day.
In 1955, he initiated an international Movement of Prayer for World Peace, which has spread globally to people of all ages, faiths, and walks of life.
This movement, centering on the universal prayer of peace, “May Peace Prevail on Earth”, continues under the leadership of Goi Sensei's* adopted daughter, Mrs. Masami Saionji, who he trained for ten years.
Seven years prior to his passing in August, 1980, Goi Sensei entered a meditative state of perpetual prayer in his home in Ichikawa, Chiba Japan.
( *Sensei- Master/Teacher, in Japanese. )
Lectures on tape available >> Articles Library
Masahisa Goi's gallery of pictures>> Photo Gallery
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Books about Masahisa Goi’s life and philosophy are available online.
>> Byakko Press
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From those who met him
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Those who had an opportunity to encounter Masahisa Goi for the most part were Japanese. In a brief resume, this is what most people relate when asked about their encounter with him.
"A profound, warm love and light seemed to fill the room, reaching people instantly. He had a great ability to listen patiently and never admonish anyone. Masahisa Goi could instantly see a person’s circumstances and everyone who was counseled by him reported feeling light and refreshed afterward, as if a huge burden was lifted. His smile was very healing, and although his lectures could be poignant, everyone remembers Masahisa Goi as a person who loved to laugh, with a genuine sense of humor, and a passion for accomplishing his mission for world peace.”
“Kuon Seimei” by Masahisa Goi
Pamela B. Connecticut, USA.
“When Masahisa Goi arrived in New York, dressed in Western clothing, I remember that although he had a small frame, his presence engulfed the whole room and his smile was overwhelming. I really hardly knew what was actually happening then, but I felt this incredible energy fill the room and experienced an overwhelming feeling as if I was home.
Although I did not know about the peace movement then, I knew this was an incredible being whose presence was gigantic.
His warmth, light, harmony, encouragement and laughter were incredible, a power I had never experienced”.
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Recorded lectures of Masahisa Goi are available on the Byakko Japanese site.
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