Category Archives: Hinduism
Human Greed
Do you ever think that the regular light bulb can last longer? Do companies that manufacture it want it to last longer? How about the batteries that runs the toys? How about tires that last the life time of our … Continue reading
Finding Enlightenment
Today I was surfing the web on religion when I came upon a religious sect called Soka Gakkai. It is derived from Buddhism. To my ignorance, I was not aware of some of the teachings of Buddhism, or the teachings … Continue reading
A tincture of time
How do we explain the sufferings in the world? Suffering can be both physical and psychological; the emptiness in the heart caused by loss of a love one, the broken heart from a separation or divorce, and the excruciating torment … Continue reading
If you build it, they will come
There are always going to be people who are so adamant that their beliefs are correct, that they eventually repulse others from their beliefs. They usually end up arguing with a person who has the same opposing beliefs. They not … Continue reading
Might is not always right
There are some people in the world that believe that the more members they have or the more they conquer, the more they are on the right side, or on God’s side. Examples include the Crusades, the Axis attempt of … Continue reading
Cause and Effect (karma)
We would like to share the joys of our religion to the world. We believe in the most sacred book, the Tip of the Writing Brush (Ofudesaki), which contains God’s truth. This is the foundation of our faith. We believe in the … Continue reading
Heaven on Earth?
There are many who believe in heaven and there are some who believe in heaven on earth. The following is from the Tip of the Writing Brush: Step by step, I am solely making preparations to save the whole world. … Continue reading
Have Faith in God
Long time ago, people depended on faith when they became ill. Now we depend on doctors and medicine to get well. Long time ago we depended on God to feed our families. Now we depend on the government. Long time … Continue reading
What is the appropriate prayer?
What is an appropriate prayer? Many are self serving, like asking for financial gains, prosperity and good health. Others are selfless asking for help for others, like people who are ill. Some ask for forgiveness and forgiveness of those who … Continue reading
Our thoughts and our bodies.
In the Tip of the Writing Brush is written that God lends us our bodies. So long as you remain unknowing that the body is a thing borrowed, you can understand nothing at all. 3-137 That is why we cannot … Continue reading