Category Archives: Tenrikyo
OFUDESAKI 7-95
Interpretation: For the early followers, God through Oyasama taught the early followers how to perform the Joyous Service. To prepare for this Service, God is telling us to purify our minds by understanding what comes from our hearts or mune. … Continue reading
We Are Hypocrites
We are all hypocrites. This concerns most religions, but I will talk about my religion. In Tenrikyo, God specifically tells us that illness comes from the mind. The following is from the Ofudesaki and the Mikagura-uta. Whatever happens, what … Continue reading
OFUDESAKI 7-91
Interpretation: When God sees what path the world is taking or how the world is susceptible to their own dusts, it is not unreasonable to accept why God has regret. God is disappointed in the direction human beings are inclined … Continue reading
Illness Comes from your Mind
Ever since the beginning of human beings, there has been much effort and resources to find cures for illnesses. Millions and possibly billions of dollars have been spent to find the cure for cancer, and other maladies that affect us. … Continue reading
What is the heart?
Most of us have wondered why our religion does not grow. Why does God tell us we do not understand the mune or heart in the first verse of the Ofudesaki? Could it be that our lack of understanding of … Continue reading
Illness Should not exist in the world
God tells us that illness should not exist in the world. Many people are hesitant to believe this because illness and suffering are present today. In the following verses, God is telling us that God will step by step guide … Continue reading
OFUDESAKI 6-123
Interpretation: People tend to forget or refuse what is taught to them because of the dusts in their minds. These dusts are the thoughts of regret, covetousness, self-love, greed, and arrogance. These are the thoughts that affect our behavior, especially … Continue reading
OFUDESAKI 6-99
Interpretation: God is telling us that whatever was said before, it was from humans only. God descended from heaven to help save mankind.
OFUDESAKI 6-98
Interpretation: God tells us we must have a sincere mind before our prayer (Joyous Service) is accepted by God.
OFUDESAKI 6-92
Interpretation: God is talking about the people who do not understand the teaching. When will God go out to save them? Could it be dependent on our prayer (Joyous Service) with a pure mind?