Category Archives: Tenrikyo
Understanding Why We Suffer or Have Joy
It is the heart (soul) we must understand to find out why we suffer or have joy in our lives. The following is from the Ofudesaki, the most sacred scripture in the world. Looking all over the world and through … Continue reading
The Truth
Just wondering why our religion is not growing in membership like some of the major religions in the world. Some will say that even the major religions like Christianity, Islam, and Hinduism are also not growing, and the world is … Continue reading
Reincarnation and karma
In Japan, when disaster occurs, there are no media reports of looting, or scams upon the affected. Why in America, are there always reports of looting and the taking advantage of the victims of the misfortune? Could this be the … Continue reading
Tenrikyo
There are many leaders in the church that wonder why God’s promise of the Joyous world does not come. Why are we as a religion not growing in numbers? What information about the religion would you give to a person … Continue reading
One Truth if Understood, Would Change the World
What information if understood would change the world? What would happen if everyone understood the soul? God in the Ofudesaki tells us that when everyone understands the soul, there will be paradise on earth. What is the soul? The soul … Continue reading
The Truth to Happiness
In the Ofudesaki, God gives us the ingredients to the Joyous life. This information is free for all to see. There is no donations needed, pilgrimage to a holy site, sacrifice or prostration before God. The following is from tomorrow’s … Continue reading
Understanding the Heart
Have you wondered why we perform some of the ritual of our religion? What are we asking for when we perform the Joyous Service? Why do we have to return to Ojiba for our salvation? I would think that God … Continue reading
The Truth of the Soul
Welcome to our website and the teachings of the Tenrikyo religion. Most of us can agree that our physical bodies will decay and decompose when we pass away. We will also agree or hope that there is something in our … Continue reading
The heart and mouth are the sand and filter
The following if from the Ofudesaki: Kono suino doko ni aru ya to omouna yo Mune to kuchi to ga suna to suino ya 3-11 This filter, where do you think it is. The heart/soul and the mouth are … Continue reading
Avoiding Blind Faith
People often talk about how faith is important; but blind faith is dangerous. In the Tenrikyo religion, our faith is based on the Ofudesaki. We believe that these verses come from God. God tells us that God will use reason … Continue reading