Category Archives: Buddhist

Tenrikyo /Women and Men are Equal

It is interesting watching the political debates, with each side pointing a finger on how badly they treat women. The following is from the Anecdotes of Oyasama concerning the treatment and respect of women. Once Oyasama had heard that a … Continue reading

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Tenrikyo /Why the Child Cries

In the Book of Prophecy (Ofudesaki), God tells us that he is guiding us to salvation. The following is from the Osashizu (Directions): This crying at night, you say it is the child crying. I have already instructed you in … Continue reading

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Tenrikyo /A Religion of Arrogance or Tolerance

It is interesting that the Muslim religion is said to be the fastest growing religion in the world. It is also interesting that a research done by the Igarape Institute has found that Muslims inhabit the cities that are more … Continue reading

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God Cannot Change the Effect of Karma

How powerful is karma or the law of cause and effect? In the Book of Prophecy (Ofudesaki), God says that sometimes he cannot change the effect of karma. The following concerns a parent asking for the health of a child. … Continue reading

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Tenrikyo /Why God Does Not Send his Prophets

Have you wondered why God does not send his messengers in this modern world of ours? Where are the Jesus, Buddha, and the Prophets? In the Book of Prophecy (Ofudesaki) is a verse: Though I have gathered many and varied … Continue reading

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Tenrikyo /Sowing the Seeds

Sowing the seeds and planting the seeds are phrases used in agriculture, but they have also been used in religion as parables. In farming the seeds have to be planted in soil that has minerals and vitamins for the seeds … Continue reading

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You Do Not Understand the Heart

You do not understand the heart is what God tells us in the Book of Prophecy (Ofudesaki). But what is this heart that God tells us that we do not understand? I do not believe that God is referring to … Continue reading

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Tenrikyo /Genesis According to God

God saw his world, and wanted to share his joy; and he pondered as he viewed the vast ocean of life. He saw what appeared to be a loach and a serpent, which he picked as the precursors of human … Continue reading

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Tenrikyo /Religion is Easy to Understand

Religion appears to be so simple to understand. Avoid the evils of life, like greed, arrogance and self love, and you will have a great future. This future is not about carnal pleasures that many seek. It is a future … Continue reading

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Tenrikyo /Seeking the Truth

God descended from heaven to bring upon change. God gave his prophets and messengers the truths of life. To be good to others as you would want them to be good to you, to turn your cheeks to your enemies, … Continue reading

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