Category Archives: suffering
A Prayer to Save the World
The Service that is mentioned in the Ofudesaki is the Youki-tsutome. It is not the Yorozuyo and the 12 dances that Oyasama created. It is the Youki-tsutome that God wants us to perform. This is the Service that will help … Continue reading
WHY THERE IS SUFFERING
Why is there suffering? Let’s first talk about why there is health and happiness. God in the Ofudesaki tells us that is we attain the Original pure mind (shinjitsu), we can have health and happiness. The Original pure mind is … Continue reading
OFUDESAKI 12-174
Interpretation: Inside the body is illness as guidance. This no one knows
OFUDESAKI 11-8
Interpretation: The truth of the mind is the Original mind. This is a pure mind without regret, covetousness, self-love, greed, and arrogance. This is a mind that will bring upon God’s blessings.
OFUDESAKI 11-05
Interpretation: God is distinguishing the mind that thinks of others from the mind that thinks of oneself only.
OFUDESAKI 11-3
Interpretation: God’s intentions or expectations are that we purify our minds so we can live the “Joyous life”.
OFUDESAKI 10-71
Interpretation: God by these guidance of illness is showing us how we can purify our own minds. God is showing us what our hearts naturally do for us. When illness or obstacles appear in our lives, we should ponder our … Continue reading
FORK IN THE ROAD
In the Ofudesaki, God tells us that there are paths of the mistaken mind (verse 3-95). These paths are regret, covetousness, self-love, greed, and arrogance (3-96). These path all lead to suffering of one. God does not tell us that … Continue reading
Change Comes from Within
Many people when they see wrongs, they want to correct it. For myself, I’ve often felt compelled to tell someone of my disapproval by anger, or even by avoiding him or her if my actions do not affect their behavior. … Continue reading
Tenrikyo/ God Will Heal You
Do you have an illness that doctors or medicine cannot cure? What if I tell you that whatever your illness is, it can be cured! You are probably thinking that this is some kind of scam. No, I am not … Continue reading