Author Archives: heaventruth
Path of the Soul
In this world, there are two paths that people believe in. There is the path of the world, where you can do whatever you want and get away with it, so long as no one sees you do it; and … Continue reading
Heaventruth.com
I am always trying to help people understand the soul. The world will be such a great place to live if we can understand what comes forth from our souls. The following is a revised opening statement of my home … Continue reading
The Distorted Mirror and the Mind
There is a verse in our sacred book that I find interesting about the human mind and the way we think. I often reflect to see if I have a mind like a distorted mirror. Ikana ki mo oku yosete … Continue reading
Who We Are
God created human beings to live the joyous life. Let me rephrase it correctly. God created human bodies, so we can live the joyous life. What are we? Are we our bodies? The body plus the soul is who we … Continue reading
Understanding Karma and Causality
Many religions believe in causality or karma, but none have succeeded in explaining how the process works. We all have heard the expression of “What we sow, we reap”. In the Ofudesaki, God tells us that we do not understand … Continue reading
Do We Need to Believe in God?
What makes Tenrikyo so different from other religions? We don’t really have to believe in God or attend church to have a joyous life. For those Tenrikyo members, please hear me out before telling me I am wrong and crazy. … Continue reading
The Broad and Narrow Path of the Soul
When I first started reading the Ofudesaki, I would skip over these few verses because I did not understand them. The following is from the Ofudesaki: Yamasaka ya ibara guro mo gakemichi mo tsurugi no naka mo torinuke tara 1-47 … Continue reading
Becoming Spirited by Understanding the Soul
In this world, many of us believe that we can gain happiness from the suffering of others. Look at the drug cartels, the trafficking of human beings, and the plethora of corruption and violence around the world. Look at the … Continue reading
The Fork in the Road
When one encounters obstacles or temptations, it is like encountering a fork in the road. One can take the path of the world or one can take the path of the soul. In the world’s path, you can do whatever … Continue reading
We Are Not Evil
People are often are offended when I talk about the evil mind; and when I bring up the possibility that we all may have an evil mind. They think about the evil mind that would kill or hurt others. But … Continue reading