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What is the translation of “Narimono” ?
In the Ofudesaki, the word narimono appears. What is narimono? Church Headquarter translate it as musical instruments. But is the translation really musical instruments? The word narimono can also be translated as harvest. Could God be talking of a harvest … Continue reading
What is Salvation?
What does salvation mean? In the majority of religions, salvation means eternal joy in heaven. But in the Ofudesaki, God tells us that we are saved when we attain the pure mind. When the mind is pure, only joy and health … Continue reading
Summary of the Ofudesaki
What is our religion about? What makes it different from any other religion? Unlike other religions, God has given us the instructions to live the “Joyous life”. These instruction are in the Ofudesaki, the most sacred scripture in the world. … Continue reading
What is the Purpose of Our Religion?
What is the purpose of our religion, Tenrikyo? God gives us a good idea in the first verse of the Ofudesaki. God tells us we do not understand our own soul (mune). It is the soul that God wants us … Continue reading
People cannot understand the first verse in the Ofudesaki. God tells us we do not understand our own soul. Why is understanding the soul so important? But before I answer that question, It is my belief that Tenrikyo people know … Continue reading
Summary of the Ofudesaki
The Tenrikyo Church Headquarter’s English translation or interpretation if difficult to understand. This book is a summary of the Ofudesaki. If you find this interesting, please look at my English translation of the Ofudesaki. Both books, I am not making … Continue reading
Is Verse 4-91 Correct in the Ofudesaki?
I have always wondered if verse 4-91 was translated correctly in the English translation of the Ofudesaki. The word oshi has many meanings. Of course mute is one of them, but is it the right translation? Why would the … Continue reading
Youki-tsutome, A service to save the world
What does God do when God accepts our prayer of the Youki-tsutome. No, God does not help us sweep our own minds. God helps the people who we have informed of the teachings to sweep their minds. How does God … Continue reading
Youki-tsutome, A prayer to save the world
This is a Service asking God to sweep the minds of the people we have informed of God’s teachings. It is not a prayer asking God to save ourselves. これは、神の教えを伝えた人々の心を神が清めてくださるよう求める礼拝です。私たち自身を救うように神にお願いする祈りではありません。T
Youki-tsutome a Prayer to Save Others
The Youki-tsutome is a prayer that Tenrikyo Church leaders do not understand. This is why our teachings are not spreading to the world. Let me explain: God has given us this special prayer to help people understand the soul, and … Continue reading