[About the Book]
This volume is the second in a series of collected sayings by the chief priest of Kainai Shrine, located in Yamanashi Prefecture, Japan. It brings together 365 daily messages originally shared with visitors to the shrine-words that speak to all generations, offering encouragement for the young and reflections on how to face the realities of aging.

“Life is a staircase, taken one step at a time.”
“Happiness lies in having purpose and gratitude.”
“The attitude of others is a mirror reflecting yourself.”
Each message is filled with wisdom for living without regret.

For those who:

Wish to take a deeper look at their own way of life,

Struggle with human relationships and seek a better state of mind,

Hope to find guidance for living through the spiritual culture of Shinto and Japan-

this book offers a source of quiet inspiration for every day of the year.


［Author’s Biography］

Gensho Takahara
Born in 1947 (Showa 22).
Chief Priest of Kaina Shrine (1970–2020); currently Honorary Chief Priest of the same shrine.
Organizer of the Peace Grove (supporting religious and cultural initiatives).
Author of “A Study of Purification” and “An Outline of Ritual Rites”.
“Teachings of the Peace Grove: One Step a Day” (Yamanashi Furusato Bunko), among others.
Recent works include the novel “The Minobu Line: A Tale” (under the name Ki Tomoyuki) and the essay collection “Record of a Shrine Guardian”.
This e-book is based on “Teachings of the Peace Grove, Continued: One Step a Day” (2020), published by Yamanashi Furusato Bunko Co., Ltd.