Category Archives: joyous life
We are all family
The ache is in my stomach. I have so much pain. I have barely enough strength to open my eyes. I see death all around me. I smell the burning of human flesh. I close my eyes and fall into … Continue reading
Buds Sprout from Knots
In the Osashizu is the following: Buds sprout from knots. May 12, 1889 Knots are sufferings or inconveniences in our lives. Buds are joy and happiness. If one does not understand the law of causality, one could question … Continue reading
God’s Truths
Many people wonder why the promised time has not come. Why are our prayers not answered? In the Tip of the Writing Brush is the following: Step by step, I have taught the truth of single-heartedness with God. But you … Continue reading
Why is it so difficult to forgive?
Why is it so difficult to forgive? There are those who were the closest of friends who have never talked to each other again. There are relatives that have closed their ties because there is no forgiveness. How do we … Continue reading
Finding Hope
Webster defines religion as: an organized system of beliefs, ceremonies, and rules used to worship a god or a group of gods. Overall religion is supposed to make one closer with God, and in essence become good. Like a recipe … Continue reading
Can Christians believe in Causality?
What is the goal of every Christian? It is to get into heaven, where joy and happiness will be forever: sharing this happiness with love ones. This is the goal of the Heaven’s Truth Church (Tenrikyo). We believe that eventually … Continue reading
The World is a Mirror
Sometimes we go through experiences in our lives that is unbearable. We cannot understand why some one we care about suddenly dislikes us. We cannot understand why a stranger has enmity toward us. It is said in the Tip of … Continue reading
Everyone is a child of God
What is the difference between a terrorist and a religious person? There may be a fine line. Some people believe that they are serving God by propagating their religion, and suppressing others that have different view. In many parts of … Continue reading
Causality as the Truth of God
It is human nature to deny that one is at fault. For example, it is difficult for an alcoholic or gambler to admit their addictions. Many will agree that without their admission of a problem, they will continue to … Continue reading
Seek the Truth
Some one once asked, how do I know how much I have progressed spiritually? Oyasama was quoted as saying “ If you have anger, you do not know the teachings of God. If you understand God’s truth, anger should not … Continue reading