Category Archives: God
Understanding the Heart
It is my sincere belief that until we understand the first verse of the Ofudesaki, we will not be able to spread God’s intention to the world. What is the heart that God tells us that we do not understand., … Continue reading
OFUDESAKI 6-21
The word kataude has two meanings, one is right-hand man, signifying people that are important. The other definition is one arm. I am more inclined to believe that God placed illness on the arms of three of the scheduled member … Continue reading
Spreading Our Teachings to the World
How do we spread on teachings to the world? When our religion started, Kokan was sent out by Oyasama, chanting Namu Tenri-O-no-Mikoto on a street corner. How do you spread the teachings to others? What are the first teachings of … Continue reading
OFUDESAKI 6-20
Interpretation: I believe this refers to before Oyasama physically passes away. God was preparing the early followers to perform the Joyous Service. What will God do if they do not gather to perform the Service?
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
Shirizoku
I would like to discuss the word shirizoku, which is utilized in the Ofudesaki. The English translation is withdraw. I lhave always wondered why God will withdraw from a person. God in a few passages tell us God has been … Continue reading
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OFUDESAKI 6-19
Interpretation: When everyone in the world understands the heart, and the minds begin to become purified, God will gradually begin to tell the world the joy that everyone will become to experience.
OFUDESAKI 6-18
Interpretation: I believe God is talking about the instruments at creation. When everyone’s mind is purified, all the instruments used in the creation of human beings, will gather and perform the Joyous Service (Kagura Service).
OFUDESAKI 6-17
Interpretation: God wants us to purify our minds first by understanding the heart. After our minds are pure, God wants us to spread the truth of the heart, and what God will do to save everyone. This is called hinokishin … Continue reading
OFUDESAKI 6-16
This path refers to the path of the heart. When the world realizes this path, there will be heaven on earth. How great would it be when the minds of the world become pure, with people actually helping each other. … Continue reading
OFUDESAKI-GOD'S TEACHINGS 