Category Archives: Tenrikyo
OFUDESAKI 10-44
Interpretation: The Original mind is an important concept to understand. This is the pure mind given to the first parents that began Human beings. This is why in the Joyous Service, God tells us that representing heaven and earth, God … Continue reading
OFUDESAKI 10-43
Interpretation: God has given us almost everything of the teachings in the Ofudesaki.
OFUDESAKI 10-42
Interpretations: Every kind of path exist, depending on what and how much dusts (evil thoughts) are in our minds. These paths all lead to suffering and obstacles. But if we remove these dusts from our minds, only favorable paths will … Continue reading
OFUDESAKI 10-41
Interpretation: God will begin to change the world, by the teachings in the Ofudesaki.
OFUDESAKI 10-40
Interpretation: When the minds of the world are purified, the Kagura Service will be performed. This will bring upon the heavenly dew from heaven, upon the vessel placed on top of the Kanrodai. This will bring upon the “Joyous life”.
OFUDESAKI 10-39
Interpretation: When the minds of the world are purified, the participants in the beginning of the world will be assembled again. Narimono refers to the other participants that were not the instruments at the creation. Most Tenrikyo members believe that … Continue reading
OFUDESAKI 10-37
Interpretation: These members refer to the instruments at creation that began human beings. God is guiding them (blessings) and preparing them for the Joyous Service when all human being purify their minds.
OFUDESAKI 10-36
Interpretation: These members refer to the original instruments at the creation of human beings. These are the souls of the original sea creatures, including the original parents of human beings (Izanagi and Isanami). When all human beings are purified, these … Continue reading
OFUDESAKI 10-35
Interpretation: The path to attain the pure mind is difficult. This is a path that we ponder our own minds instead of blaming others when inconveniences occur in our lives. Verses 1-47 to 1-49 gives an example of how difficult … Continue reading
OFUDESAKI 10-34
Interpretation: The heavenly dew will flow upon a plate on top of the Central Pillar. This will bring upon heaven on earth.