Mokichi Okada often stressed the importance of appreciating art and beauty for spiritual fulfillment. He believed that beautiful things — whether they are paintings, symphonies, literary works, gardens, or architecture — embody active forces that can have positive effects on human beings. Okada promoted a spiritual approach to life through beauty and taught that it has the power to transform — to purify the spirit and evoke the highest qualities of character from within. He also taught that nature is the greatest teacher of truth and beauty.
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