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Dr. Rev. Narayan Uchigaki
The author was born in Japan, the son of Shinto ministers. He began his career as a Shinto and Hindu minister, then turned his attention to the needs of orphans and untouchables in India. Duri...view more The author was born in Japan, the son of Shinto ministers. He began his career as a Shinto and Hindu minister, then turned his attention to the needs of orphans and untouchables in India. During his stay in India, he advanced spiritually as a result of observing local religious rituals.
Rev. Uchigaki started his first book at age 28 and has published 20 books based on his philosophy. He founded the Nippon Vedanta Society in Japan in 1957, came to the United States in 1975 and founded an American chapter of the Society in 1977.
His contributions to philosophy and religion have been recognized widely. The most prestigious recognition is by the Japan Culture Promotion Association, which conferred its Social-Cultural Award to Rev. Uchigaki in 1995 with the words, "awarded to you as a true Man of Religion in recognition of your true teachings and religious austerities." view less