Category Archives: prayer
The Truth of Heaven
What is the difference between Tenrikyo (Heaven’s Truth Chruch) and other religions? I believe that many Tenrikyo followers believe that our church is a unique religion, different from all other religions. But realistically our religion is not much different than … 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
God’s Litmus test
What is God’s litmus test for being on the right path to salvation? It is said that if we have anger, we do not know God’s teachings. Anger arises from arrogance. When we feel that we are better than others, … Continue reading
Suppose
Suppose one can heal one’s own illnesses and disease. Suppose one can do this by eliminating greed, arrogance, and self love from one’s minds. Suppose there is a prayer that asks God to help us with this difficult task. Suppose … 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
Why do we suffer?
Why do we suffer? Suffering does not discriminate. Rich people, poor people, religious people, nonreligious people, good people, evil people, famous people, powerful people all suffer. The suffering of a child is very difficult to bear. Ever since the beginning … 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
The Truth of Heaven
It is human nature to deny that one is at fault. For example, it is difficult for an alcoholic or gambler to admit their compulsions. Many will agree that without their admission of a problem, they will continue to regress. … 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
Road Rage
Anger that arises from arrogance is not uncommon. We see it daily on our roads and freeways. It is human nature to make mistakes; yet when someone accidently comes early into our lanes, anger quickly arises. We do not even … Continue reading