FOUNDING PLEDGE

   This association pledges to devote its best efforts to further the cause of universal brotherhood, to bring about friendship and union among men, and to bring forth a world of light filled with bliss and joy for all eternity.

     First of all, men are by nature brethren, and of one flesh.

    From the depth of the souls of all men comes a desire to return to this basic principle, the highest ideal of humankind. 

   However, in recent years, social conditions have taken a sudden turn for the worse, public morals have become ever more corrupt, and the hearts of men have grown hard ---- a truly grievous trend. 

     If the world goes on in this way, the future will be certain to teach us a very hard lesson.

   Therefore, in order to escape from this calamity, we must move forward to transcend all human barriers such as differences of race, nationality, and religion, and awaken to the noble cause of universal brotherhood. 

    At the same time we must go on to build a world of everlasting understanding and enlightenment on this earth.

    For these reasons this association has been established.

1925 June 5