Category Archives: Tenrikyo
OFUDESAKI 5-16
Interpretation of verse 5-16 Dori appears to be the abbreviation of Teodori. God is telling us how important the Service is for the salvation of mankind. Definitions: Kore: this Saika: quickly Hayaku: quickly Satori: understanding Tsuita: come upon Nani: whatever … Continue reading
OFUDESAKI 5-12
Interpretation of verse 5-12 God is telling the early followers that there is no one who know the work that God will begin to do to save everyone in the world. Definitions: Imamade: until now Kami: God Juyo: blessings Shinjitsu: … Continue reading
OFUDESAKI 5-11
Interpretation of verse 5-11: God’s blessings are guidance to help one understand the heart. These blessings are not what one will think as blessings. Who wants illness on their bodies. But if you ponder, God is showing us what our … Continue reading
Ofudesaki 5-10
Interpretation: God is telling us that when we get an illness, this may be a guidance from God to sweep your mind of dust. These dusts in the mind are regret, covetousness, greed, arrogance and self-love. These are the dust … Continue reading
Your illness can be cured
Throughout time, many of the prophets were able to heal people of their illnesses. But what was the purpose in the ability to heal the sick? Was this a way of telling people that they represented God? Or did these … Continue reading
Understand Why We Suffer or Have Joy -9
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 Everyone, what comes from the innermost heart, … Continue reading
Understand Why We Suffer or Have Joy -8
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 Everyone, in everything, each of your hearts, you are … Continue reading
We Do Not Understand the Heart
There is something that people are overlooking when we discuss the Tenrikyo religion. Yes, we believe in God and Oyasama. We believe that God descended from heaven to save mankind. We believe that it is important to make a pilgrimage … Continue reading
Understand Why We Suffer or Have Joy -7
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 This sweeping thoroughly accomplished, must be done. … Continue reading