Author Archives: heaventruth
Tenrikyo /Lots of Baggage/ 2
Sometimes when writing a post, I get so excited to post, that I forget to proof read before I submit. The following is the corrected version. We come into this world with “lots of baggage”. Many would think a newborn … Continue reading
Tenrikyo /Coming into this world with baggage
We come into this world with “lots of baggage”. Many would think a newborn baby comes into this world pure and innocent. They like the environmentalist would like to think that the surroundings influences most of his or her life, … Continue reading
Tenrikyo /Happiness is Free
Everything that matters in life is free. For example, the air we breathe, and the water we drink are free; unless we drink bottle water at an outrageous price. You don’t have to pay someone to love you, although people … Continue reading
Tenrikyo /Field of Dreams
If you build it, they will come was one of the sayings in a popular movie; but the words also apply to the Heaven’s Truth Religion (Tenrikyo). with a few other stipulations. It is said that God descended from Heaven … Continue reading
Tenrikyo /How to Build a Better World
How to build a better world How: Build a place of worship, spread God’s truth, purify your mind, and pray (Joyous Service) Result: God will bring people to your places of worship Reference: Book of Prophecy (Ofudesaki) Website: heaventruth.com
Tenrikyo /Genie (God) in a Bottle
There were three brothers fishing on the beach, when a vase came upon the sand. Upon removing the cork of the vase, red smoke poured out forming an image of a genie. The genie granted the brothers 3 wishes, one … Continue reading
Tenrikyo /The Three Brothers and their Wishes
There were three brothers fishing on the beach, when a vase came upon the sand. Upon removing the cork of the vase, red smoke poured out forming an image of a genie. The genie granted the brothers 3 wishes, one … Continue reading
Tenrikyo /Where Does Anger and Animosity Come From?
Religion teaches us to be kind to people. Do on to others what you would have others do to you. I have learned this from my religion; but I have had a difficult time when I have faced adversity or … Continue reading
Tenrikyo /What is Fate
Fate is what awaits us around the corner. Will it be joy or suffering? By the definition of fate, we cannot change it. No matter how much we pray, we are destined to our fate. Some will say that God … Continue reading
Tenrikyo /Is Wealth and Power Compatible with God/revised
Someone once told me that we couldn’t be like the prophets, and give all our possessions away to be saved. Possession and wealth are not important to God, but are important to the selfish person. It is joy and happiness … Continue reading