Category Archives: God
Dusts
I was just cleaning my house with the vacuum cleaner. I have one of those vacuum cleaners that you can see how much debris and dust you have collected, so you can easily dispose of the debris when it is … Continue reading
The Purpose of Suffering
Do we need religion to console our souls when we cannot explain the sufferings that occur in the world? Or do we need religion to explain why we suffer or have joy? Some say, that God controls every minute detail … Continue reading
Finding Happiness
What do people pray for? They pray for health. They pray for a perfect mate. They pray for that perfect job; and many even pray that their favorite team wins. But you don’t hear people praying for happiness. What is … Continue reading
From a knot, buds sprout
What is the purpose of suffering? Some say that we become closer to God by sharing our grief with others. But most of us would sell our souls to avoid any sufferings. Others would say that suffering is God’s punishment … Continue reading
Sorry God
How do we apologize to God for our past sins or evils? In the Tip of the Writing Brush (Ofudesaki), it states that God does not accept our verbal apologies for our past sins or evils. It is the determination … Continue reading
Seeking Salvation
The secret to salvation is to get rid of greed, arrogance, and self-love. Easy said, but almost impossible to do. We human beings want to be spirited by nature. We believe that having possessions (greed), will make us spirited. When … Continue reading
The soul
In many religions, there is a reference to the heart, separate from the mind. Phrases like from the innermost heart and purity of the heart are found. What is this heart? In the Tip of the Writing Brush, it is … Continue reading
Where do we find God’s Truth?
What would happen if you found a book that claimed to be written by God? Suppose it was written in a different language, in a different time, and in a different culture and land. Suppose this book held the secrets … Continue reading
The Grass is Greener on the Other Side
The “Grass is greener on the other side” is a familiar quote. In religion, many people prepare their lives for an afterlife which is depicted and understood as a paradise. For some, this concept may give them the impetus to … Continue reading
The pleasures of sin
We all know what is unhealthy. We know that too much sugar, fat and salt are bad for us. We know that staying active is important for our health. Yet many of us consume more sugar, fat and salt than … Continue reading