Category Archives: Book of Prophecy

The Prayer to Save All Mankind

Posted on October 10, 2015 by heaventruth

How do we find joy in this world? It is obvious that power or money does not deliver us lasting joy. We read tragedies and misfortunes about the rich and famous. Can alcohol or drugs produce joy? We see the … Continue reading →

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The Fly on the Wall

Posted on October 7, 2015 by heaventruth

Sometimes, it feels good to just see and let your senses take over you, without letting your thoughts interfere; without self-love, arrogance, and greed. Like a fly on the wall, just observing, taking in what others are saying, breathing in … Continue reading →

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Seek the Origin

Posted on October 4, 2015 by heaventruth

In the Heaven’s Truth Church (Tenrikyo), we are encouraged to seek the “ Origin”. Why is this Origin so important? The salmon returning to its birthplace, the adopted child seeking his natural parents, the naturalized citizen rooting for his or … Continue reading →

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The Universe is God

Posted on October 3, 2015 by heaventruth

In the beginning was God (Universe) by himself. God felt alone, so he said let there be man. How would he create such a complex being? He took from the muddy oceans of the earth, the instruments of human creation; … Continue reading →

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Is Faith Good

Posted on September 29, 2015 by heaventruth

What does a distorted mirror have to do with religion? In the Book of Prophecy (Ofudesaki), God throughout the sacred book tells us that we do not understand him. The following is from the Book of Prophecy: Though I have … Continue reading →

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God Created in the Image of Mankind

Posted on September 19, 2015 by heaventruth

What if God had descended from heaven, and tried to teach mankind about God’s truth, but we could not understand because of our limited knowledge, customs and prejudices. In the Book of Prophecy is the following: Step by step, I … Continue reading →

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Heaven’s Truth Basics

Posted on September 18, 2015 by heaventruth

God descended from Heaven to teach why mankind was created, and has begun to help mankind live a joyous life. There is causality. We reap what we sow. There is reincarnation. Cause and effect may not be immediate. We sweep … Continue reading →

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Posted on September 18, 2015 by heaventruth

Allegories have been used to explain difficult or unfamiliar concepts throughout time. It is said that God descended in 1838 upon a rural agriculture community. To explain how the teaching of God will spread, God used terms familiar to the … Continue reading →

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We Reap What We Sow

Posted on September 13, 2015 by heaventruth

In the Heaven’s Truth Church (Tenrikyo), there is a quote, “We see but we do not understand”. What is it that we do not understand? We do not understand the principle of causality. Good thoughts and actions result in joy; … Continue reading →

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Why Church membership Does Not Increase Re-visited

Posted on September 12, 2015 by heaventruth

Many religions have struggled to find out how to increase their followers. There are recent surveys that reveal that the majority of people do not attend a church. The increase in membership allows the church more revenue, and sometimes political … Continue reading →

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