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Nihon and kara
There are two words in the Ofudesaki that are very important. These two words are nihon and kara. Let me give you my interpretation of what these two words represent. Nihon are people that can understand God’s truth of the … Continue reading
OFUDESAKI 1-42
I find the following verse very interesting. God tells us that there is no one evil. The verses that follow this verse will explain why. (yorozuyo ni) (sekai no tokoro) (miwatasedo) (ashiki no mono wa) (sarani nai zo ya) … Continue reading
Ofudesaki
(dandan to) (mieta kita nara) (tokushin se) (ikana kokoro mo) (mina arawareru) 1-44 Word for word English translation: Little by little, seen appeared (of guidance) if so, be convinced, what kind of mind also, all to reveal. Tenrikyo Church Headquarter’s English translation: … Continue reading
Saving Oneself
This is a verse that initially caused me much confusion (wakaru you) (mune no uchi yori) (shiyan seyo) … Continue reading
Ofudesaki verse 1-36
kono akuji) (nanbo shibutoi) (mono ya tote) (Kami ga semekiri) (nokete miseru de) 1-36 Word for word English translation: These negative thoughts, how much stubborn, a person is even, God will press, remove to show (in the Ofudesaki). Tenrikyo Church Headquarter’s English … Continue reading
The Last Three Verses of the Ofudesaki
The last three verses of the Ofudesaki summarizes God’s instructions. (sato sato ta oto)(ta oto byou sama)(byou sama) 1-73 Discern discern do respond, do respond illness appearance, illness appearance. (kono hanashi)(aizu tateyai)(deta naraba) (nani ni tsuitemo)(mina kono touri). 17-74 This … Continue reading
What is “douri”
The word “douri” appears in the Ofudesaki. What is douri? In the dictionary, it is translated as the truth. What is the truth that is mentioned in the Ofudesaki? The truth is the thoughts in one’s own mind. It is … Continue reading
Do We Need God to be Saved
Someone asked me why cancer, or other catasraphic illnesses appear in our lives: and what remedies besides seeking medical care is available in our teachings. Unlike religions like Islam and Christianity, we have an explanation why suffering or joy exist … Continue reading
Why Tenrikyo Does Not Grow
It is interesting that church leaders place importance on the performance of the Service. What is this Service? It is the Yorozuyo and 12 dances that they emphasize to the congregation. Not only the step to step movements and memorization of … Continue reading
Ofudesaki Verse 1:19
(konasaki wa) (kami taru kokoro) (dandan to)(kokoro shizumete) (waboku naru you) 1-19 Word for word English translation: Hereafter, those in high places their minds, little by little, the minds calming. Peace to result in … Continue reading