Category Archives: God
OFUDESAKI 9-28
Interpretation: Any of God’s blessings to receive, one must purify the mind of dusts or evil thoughts. These dusts are regret, covetousness, self-love, greed, and arrogance.
OFUDESAKI 9-26
Interpretation: Oyasama was the first parent of human beings. God created the first parents from components of both heaven and earth. From earth, the instruments (sea creatures) existing in the muddy ancient ocean, and from heaven, the pure original mind … Continue reading
OFUDESAKI 9-24
Interpretation: 1838 was when God descended from Heaven to save the world. God saw the ominous fates in the hearts of human beings. God descended from heaven to help us purify our hearts, by purifying our minds, returning to the … Continue reading
OFUDESAKI 9-23
Interpretation: When people realize what God is doing, they will be able to sweep their hearts by themselves. What is God showing us? God lets us see our ominous future, by showing us what fates will appear if we act … Continue reading
THE OFUDESAKI, SCRIPTURE OF PROPHECIES
This translation differs from Tenrikyo Church Headquarters. Please compare both translation in determing God’s message to the early followers of Oyasama. The Ofudesaki is translated by many as the tip of the writing brush, but it can also be translated … Continue reading
OFUDESAKI 9-22
Interpretation: When God begins to work, to place illness as guidance, to help people understand the Original mind (pure mind) and heart, people will realize how God is truly remarkable and loving.
OFUDESAKI 9-21
Interpretation: God is telling the early followers that when God accepts our prayers (Joyous Service), God will go out to save other, the people who live in the high mountains (who rules over the common people), and people who are … Continue reading
OFUDESAKI 9-20
Interpretation: The location of the Central Pillar (kanrodai) is where the first parents of human beings were created. This is the location where God descended from heaven. God wants us to purify our minds to pray toward this location. When … Continue reading
OFUDESAKI-GOD'S TEACHINGS 