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In 1968 the Okinawa branch of Sekai Kyaseikya t!?R&t!?& sent their first missionary to Thailand. From the very beginning his policy was to enter into dialogue with representatives of religious groups in Thailand in order to make known both the distinctive features of Sekai Kyaseikyd teaching and the cooperative intention of the organization. It was asserted early on that the goal of Sekai Kyaseikya was both the spiritual and physical betterment of mankind, and that this would take practical form if welcomed by Thais. Fruitful contacts were made with leading Buddhists, including officials in the Departments of Education and Religion, and with the Chief Brahman. The missionary was especially interested to learn from his contacts about points of common emphasis in belief and practice. He subscribed to the Sekai Kyaseikyb teaching that insights into ultimate Truth have been revealed to religious geniuses of any and every culture. Having established a sympathetic relationship with some h...

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