Category Archives: God
Tenrikyo /Understanding the Soul to Understand God
God wants us to understand the soul. Looking all over the world and through all ages, I find no one who understands the soul (heart/spirit). (Ofudesaki 1-1) Why does God want us to understand the soul? It is because our … Continue reading
Tenrikyo /God is a Mother
Today is father’s day. Happy father’s day for all the dads out there! Most religions will agree that the most important father is God; they believe that man was made out of the image of God. But who is not … Continue reading
Tenrikyo /We Do Not Understand
Just because we believe in God, God does not favor us with blessings. More important, because we know the teachings, we are able to understand why we have joy or sorrow. Some of us continue to suffer despite our dedication … Continue reading
Tenrikyo /God is Sick
Due to greed, arrogance, and self-love (all evil thoughts), people are hurting each other, and causing suffering. Some of them justify their behavior as justice, or revenge for what was done to them. But unknown to them, they are also … Continue reading
Tenrikyo /The Path of the Heart
Looking at the occurrences of the world, there are two paths that the world follows. There is the world’s path where you can do whatever you want and get away with it, so long as no one sees you do … Continue reading
Tenrikyo /Pain as God’s Blessings
Prophets who miraculous healed people founded many of the religions in the world. What is more impressive to convince others that one is working in behalf of God than to cure the incurable? But enter a religion that tells people … Continue reading
Tenrikyo /How Do We Remove Evil?
Ever since the beginning of mankind, we have attempted to distance ourselves from people who have acted contrary to our accepted norms. What do we do with people who commit heinous crimes against humanity? History provides many examples of communities, … Continue reading
Tenrikyo /God Wants Us to Understand the Heart/Soul
God wants us to understand the soul. Looking all over the world and through all ages, I find no one who understands the heart (soul). Tip of the Writing Brush 1-1 Why does God want us to understand the soul? … Continue reading
Tenrikyo /Tenrikyo /The Soul
For the past decade, I have been trying to figure out the purpose of my existence, my religion, my relation with others, and how we can all live together harmoniously. My website heaventruth.com is not only my effort to improve … Continue reading
Tenrikyo /Heart and Soul
In the Ofudesaki (Tip of the Writing Brush), God tells us that we do not understand the heart (soul). Looking all over the world and through all ages, I find no one who understands the heart (soul). 1-1 Uncovering the … Continue reading