Category Archives: Ofudesaki

Genesis

In the beginning there was God. God said let there be joy. So from the muddy ocean of the ancient world, God selected a fish and a serpent as the first parents of human beings. From the muddy ocean, God … Continue reading

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OFUDESAKI 10-15

The Original mind is the most important concept of the teaching. This mind represents the Original pure mind of God that was given to the first parents of human beings. This Original mind represents heaven, as told in the 2nd … Continue reading

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Ofudesaki 10-14

Interpretation: Most people believe in God, but there is not too many people who know the origin. Why is the Origin so important to understand? By understanding the Origin, we can understand what the purpose of life is.

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OFUDESAKI 10-13

Interpretation: God will go out to guide people, so they can eventually live the Joyous life. God was telling the early followers that this is the first time God will begin to help people understand why people suffer or have … Continue reading

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OFUDESAKI 10-12

Interpretation: Returns are guidance from God, usually in the form of illness. These are not punishment, but God’s guidance to help people understand what is in their future, if their mind is not purified of the dusts. These dusts are … Continue reading

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OFUDESAKI 10-9

Interpretation: God telling the early followers that God will begin to help them save the world.

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OFUDESAKI 10-8

Interpretation: The words written in the Ofudesaki is about what God will do in the future to save the world. The ingredients to save oneself, and to share God’s truth, is all in the Ofudesaki.

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OFUDESAKI 10-7

Interpretations: God’s guidance will be seen in every location in the world. What talks will appear when these workings from God are seen.

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OFUDESAKI 10-6

Interpretation: God will distinguish between nihon (pure mind) and kara (impure mind), by guidance or illness. This guidance is to help the people of kara, to purify their minds.

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OFUDESAKI 10-4

Interpretation: People usually will not accept God’s teaching by hearing it. This is why God will assist us to help people understand the teachings. Actions have more influence than words. This is why God will rush out to save others.

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