Category Archives: reincarnation

OFUDESAKI 15-27

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OFUDESAKI 15-26

Interpretation: When one receives God’s guidance, do not ignore it. Ponder your own mind for negative thoughts.

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OFUDESAKI 15-24

Interpretation: This is talking about Shuji, Oyasama’s son. God is trying to sweep his negative thoughts away, so the construction to save the world can proceed from within.

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OFUDESAKI 15-23

Interpretation: God will place illness as guidance to help us understand what our own hearts/souls do.

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Harvesting of New Members

In the Ofudesaki, God talks about a harvest (ryuuke). I know that agriculture was important to the lives of the early followers of Tenrikyo. But I believe instead of a harvest of crops, God is talking about a harvest of … Continue reading

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OFUDESAKI 15-22

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ARE YOU NIHON OR KARA

ARE YOU NIHON OR KARA? These two words in the Ofudesaki has alway been a mystery to me. What are the definitions of kara and nihon?   Kara is translated as without or emptiness, and nihon can be divided into … Continue reading

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OFUDESAKI 15-21

Interpretation: The purpose of God’s guidance is to help one understand what our own heart/soul does. If we understand that our fates come from our own heart/soul, we can purify our own minds by ourselves.

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OFUDESAKI 15-20

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OFUDESAKI 15-1st 8

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