Category Archives: causality
OFUDESAKI 10-53
Interpretation: One must understand the creation of human beings, to understand why God created human beings. When one understands this, the teachings in the Ofudesaki will all make sense.
OFUDESAKI 10-47
The word you has a completely different meaning than the word yono. I believe you refers to God’s blessings or benefits. God is telling the early followers that there is no one that knows what God is going to do … Continue reading
OFUDESAKI 10-39
Interpretation: When the minds of the world are purified, the participants in the beginning of the world will be assembled again. Narimono refers to the other participants that were not the instruments at the creation. Most Tenrikyo members believe that … Continue reading
OFUDESAKI 10-36
Interpretation: These members refer to the original instruments at the creation of human beings. These are the souls of the original sea creatures, including the original parents of human beings (Izanagi and Isanami). When all human beings are purified, these … Continue reading
OFUDESAKI 10-34
Interpretation: The heavenly dew will flow upon a plate on top of the Central Pillar. This will bring upon heaven on earth.
Interpretation: This verse shows how important the Joyous Service is in bringing upon world salvation. We are asking God to help us save the world with this special Service.
OFUDESAKI 10-17
Interpretation: The weeding, or the process of purifying the minds of the followers are important in the salvation of the world. The Joyous Service is only effective when the performers have a pure mind. This is a mind without dusts … Continue reading
OFUDESAKI 10-15
The Original mind is the most important concept of the teaching. This mind represents the Original pure mind of God that was given to the first parents of human beings. This Original mind represents heaven, as told in the 2nd … Continue reading
OFUDESAKI 10-13
Interpretation: God will go out to guide people, so they can eventually live the Joyous life. God was telling the early followers that this is the first time God will begin to help people understand why people suffer or have … Continue reading
OFUDESAKI 10-10
Interpretation: In the Ofudesaki, God tells us the purpose of life, and the mysteries of life, especially what causes true joy.