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In the Ofudesaki, God is called, Tsukihi, Oya, and also oba. Oba is translated as Grandmother. Since Oyasama (Miki Nakayama) is the mother of all human beings, God is the Grandmother. God is female? Something to ponder! 『おふでさき』の中で、神は「月日（つきひ）」「をや（親）」、そして「おば」とも呼ばれています。「おば」は「おばあさん（祖母）」と訳されます。おやさま（中山みき）はすべての人間の母であるので、神は「おばあさん」ということになります。神は女性なのでしょうか？　考えさせられるテーマですね！

    Song 6-3 in the Mikagura-uta may interest you! (Mina sekai no) (mune no uchi) (kagami no) (goto kuni) (utsuri nari). 6-3 Tenrikyo Church Headquarter translate this as: The innermost hearts of all in the world, are reflected to … Continue reading →

The following is from the Mikagura-uta, Song 11. Human being’s Origin, of the beginning grounds, God’s Residence’s locality determine it. 1. Wife and husband gathered, spreading God’s truth. This is most important, fundamental element. 2. If seen the world, little … Continue reading →

Little by little, throughout the world, for the pure mind, to save the preparation, only to do. 4-36 When the mind is pure, one is saved. Only health and happiness will appear from one’s own soul.

Kono tsutome kore ga kono yo no hajimari ya kore sai kanota koto de aru nara. 15-29   This Service, this is these workings, beginning. This on occasion realized, by the occurrence (guidance) to exist if so. or This Service … Continue reading →

Why is our religion not growing in membership? We do not understand our prayer. In the Ofudesaki God tells us that the Youki-tsutome is a prayer to save others. By the acceptance of this prayer, God helps people understand their … Continue reading →

(Kono tsutome) (kore ga kono yo no) (hajimari ya) (kore sai kanotaa) (koto de aru nara) 15-29   This Service, this is these workings beginning. This on occasion realized, by the occurrence (guidance) to exist if so. 15-29   This … Continue reading →

Sorry for not placing new posts recently. I am working on a book comparing my English translation of the Ofudesaki, and comparing to Tenrikyo Church Headquarter’s English translation.