Category Archives: soul

Shirizoku

Posted on February 17, 2021 by heaventruth

I would like to discuss the word shirizoku, which is utilized in the Ofudesaki. The English translation is withdraw. I lhave always wondered why God will withdraw from a person. God in a few passages tell us God has been … Continue reading →

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Posted on February 11, 2021 by heaventruth

Interpretation: God is telling the early followers that these blessings of guidance will be seen in the future. One of the prerequisite for these blessings is the performance of the Joyous Service. The other two are the understanding of the … Continue reading →

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OFUDESAKI 6-12

Posted on February 10, 2021 by heaventruth

Interpretation: God is going to show the people who we have spread the teachings, guidance in the form of illness, to show them the evil thoughts in their minds. These are the dusts (greed, arogance, self-love, regret and covetousness) that … Continue reading →

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OFUDESAKI 6-11

Posted on February 9, 2021 by heaventruth

Interpretation: God through Oyasama’s writing in the Ofudesaki, speaks to the early followers. The writings in the Ofudesaki are still relevant in our daily lives. All the instructions to save ourselves and the world are all written in the Ofudesaki.

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OFUDESAKI 6-10

Posted on February 8, 2021 by heaventruth

Interpretation: God is telling the early followers the marvelous salvation in the world that will appear. Like everyone of us, we would like this miraculous salvation seen by our own eyes. But what the early followers did not know was … Continue reading →

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OFUDESAKI 6-8

Posted on February 7, 2021 by heaventruth

Interpretation: There is no one who knows the intention and pure mind of God. God wants to save everyone.

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OFUDESAKI 6-8

Posted on February 6, 2021 by heaventruth

Interpretation: God is telling the early followers that by performing the Joyous Service, God will begin to help save the world. But before this happens, God is preparing the followers.

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OFUDESAKI 6-7

Posted on February 5, 2021 by heaventruth

Interpretation: By performing the Joyous Service, God like when God started the creation of human beings, will begin to show us marvelous occurrences. These occurrences are people coming to our places of worship to be healed , and to understand … Continue reading →

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OFUDESAKI 6-6

Posted on February 4, 2021 by heaventruth

Interpretation: This place refers to where the Kanrodai is. This is where God accepts our prayer, the Joyous Service.

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OFUDESAKI 5-87

Posted on January 28, 2021 by heaventruth

Interpretation: God knows what we are saying or thinking. This includes what actions we have taken. By this information, God will begin to work to save others. The next verse tells us what God will do to save others.

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