Korindo (Raëlian temple)

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]

The Raëlian symbol with the swastika (left) and the modified version (right)
Korindo Raëlian temple, December 2010.

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
  1. Beyer, Catherine (2010-12-19). "Raelians Build First Elohim Temple". About.com Guide. Retrieved 2011-08-17.
  2. "The Korindo, first Raelian temple dedicated to the Elohim". Raelianews. Retrieved 2011-08-17.
  3. "Raelians and Cloning: Are They for Real? Researcher Massimo Introvigne Talks About an Atheistic Religion (Part 1)". Cesnur. Retrieved 2011-08-17.
  4. "Raelians". About.com. Retrieved 2011-08-17.
  5. Beyer, Catherine. "The Elohim within the Raelian Religion". About.com Guide. Retrieved 2011-08-17.
  6. "The Message". Rael. Retrieved 2011-08-17.
  7. Beyer, Catherine. "Raelian Movement: An Introduction to Raelians for Beginners". About.com Guide. Retrieved 2011-08-17.

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