Category Archives: Christianity
Interpretation: I could not find the English translation for oukwan. But there is a translation for ou kuwan, which translates into taking responsibility for unfavorable events. This is also called the path of the heart/soul
OFUDESAKI 10-74
Interpretation: God throughout the Ofudesaki tells us that God will help save people. The proof of this is illness that appears as guidance to help us understand the Original mind (shinjitsu), and what our own hearts do for us to … Continue reading
OFUDESAKI 9-63
Interpretation: When the minds of the world become purified of dusts, then God will give the gift of heaven. The world will attain the Joyous life.
OFUDESAKI 9-32
Interpretation: God’s mind to become, is a mind without regret, covetousness, self-love, greed, and arrogance. This is the original mind (shinjitsu).
The Heart Punishes & Rewards Us
In the Ofudesaki, God directly tells us that God has been on the sidelines only observing us since the creation of human beings. This is referenced in the Ofudesaki a few times. God is said to have descended from … Continue reading
We Are Hypocrites
We are all hypocrites. This concerns most religions, but I will talk about my religion. In Tenrikyo, God specifically tells us that illness comes from the mind. The following is from the Ofudesaki and the Mikagura-uta. Whatever happens, what … Continue reading
Illness Comes from your Mind
Ever since the beginning of human beings, there has been much effort and resources to find cures for illnesses. Millions and possibly billions of dollars have been spent to find the cure for cancer, and other maladies that affect us. … Continue reading
What is the heart?
Most of us have wondered why our religion does not grow. Why does God tell us we do not understand the mune or heart in the first verse of the Ofudesaki? Could it be that our lack of understanding of … Continue reading
The Ofudesaki, A Scripture of Reason
In every religions, there are laws, edicts or commandments that the followers are expected to follow. In tlhe Christian religion there are the Ten Commandments. I am thy Lord thy God, Thou shalt have no other gods before me, … Continue reading
OFUDESAKI 5-84
Interpretation: I believe God is talking to the yoboku who is spreading God’s truth of the heart, and who is telling people what God will do to save the world. God does not want you to be scared in going … Continue reading