Category Archives: Tenrikyo

The Broad and Narrow Paths of Salvation

Posted on May 8, 2019 by

Was thinking out loud about what is the purpose of religion. Is it to console people when suffering or obstacles occurs in our lives? This is what I believe most of the religions that exist today do. They guarantee a … Continue reading →

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Understanding Our Sacred Books

Posted on May 1, 2019 by

I am wondering how many of you consider yourself religious. If so, have your read your sacred book or books completely word for word. I am betting that many of you have not, and depend on your religious leaders to … Continue reading →

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Man is Not Evil

Posted on April 29, 2019 by

It is interesting that the news media are calling people that commit heinous crimes as evil; but in our sacred book, God tells us that there is no one who is evil. Among all mankind, there is no one who … Continue reading →

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Introduction to the Soul

Posted on April 28, 2019 by

I was wondering what would happen if all of the world would understand the soul and the concept of reincarnation. Would we have so much suffering in the world? The Tenrikyo religion believes that eventually everyone will understand the soul/heart … Continue reading →

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Reincarnation

Posted on April 27, 2019 by

I visited our local Barnes and Noble, and came upon a book written by Brian L. Weiss, M.D.  It is interesting that he says that there are references to reincarnation in both the Old and New Testaments. He states that … Continue reading →

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Santa Claus is Coming to Town

Posted on April 25, 2019 by

Oyasama (comparable to Jesus in the Christian Church) once said that sometimes we must not pursue to challenge people who we believe have wronged us. She emphasized that their anger and vice (dust) may attach upon us, and cause us … Continue reading →

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Complete Joy

Posted on April 24, 2019 by

There is a word yokizukume that appears in our sacred book, the Ofudesaki about 10 times. The word translates into English as “Complete joy”.  God promises us this joy for eternity when certain conditions are met How many celebrities would … Continue reading →

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