Korindo (Raëlian temple)
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Korindo (Japanese: 光臨堂, also called Mirokubosatsu Korindo, Japanese: 弥勒菩薩光臨堂) is a Raëlian temple in Tako near Narita, Japan. It is the first such temple[1] dedicated to the Elohim, and meditation.[2]
Korindo is a Japanese word that means "light coming from the sky".[2] It is the first recognised Raëlian temple for about 1500 active members and promoters of this UFO religion, mentors, and over 50,000 followers of Raëlism[3] from about 84 countries,[4] and is situated in a village near Narita in Japan.[2] In Asia, Japan dominates in proportion of the people who have faith in Raëlism.[1] It is believed by the Raëlians that life on Earth was created by extraterrestrial scientists from space, in their own image and resemblance.[2][3][5][6] Moreover, Raëlians further claim that it was a Sunday when Adam and Eve were brought into being by the Elohim.[7]
Inauguration[]
The temple was inaugurated on October 7, 2010 in commemoration of the 35th anniversary of the second meeting of Rael with the Elohim.[2] Raël also claims to have visited the Elohims' planet at that time.[3] Many Raëlians, and over 100 mentors attended the inauguration of the Korindo, which coincided with a two-day seminar for the Raëlians.[2]
See also[]
References[]
- ^ Jump up to: a b (2010-12-19). "Raelians Build First Elohim Temple". About.com Guide. Retrieved 2011-08-17.
- ^ Jump up to: a b c d e f "The Korindo, first Raelian temple dedicated to the Elohim". Raelianews. Retrieved 2011-08-17.
- ^ Jump up to: a b c "Raelians and Cloning: Are They for Real? Researcher Massimo Introvigne Talks About an Atheistic Religion (Part 1)". Cesnur. Retrieved 2011-08-17.
- ^ "Raelians". About.com. Retrieved 2011-08-17.
- ^ . "The Elohim within the Raelian Religion". About.com Guide. Retrieved 2011-08-17.
- ^ "The Message". Rael. Retrieved 2011-08-17.
- ^ . "Raelian Movement: An Introduction to Raelians for Beginners". About.com Guide. Retrieved 2011-08-17.
External links[]
- Official Website of the Raëlian Movement
- Official News and Views of the Raëlian Movement
- Who are the Raëlians? David Chazan, BBC News 2002.
Coordinates: 35°47′40″N 140°29′19″E / 35.794401°N 140.488495°E
- Religious buildings and structures completed in 2010
- Raëlism
- Temples in Japan