Category Archives: Tenrikyo
Our Actions are What God Accepts
In one of the sacred books, it states that God does not accept our apologies for our past sins or evils. It is the determination to not act in the same manner when confronted with the same temptations that God … Continue reading
The soul
In many religions, there is a reference to the heart, separate from the mind. Phrases like from the innermost heart and purity of the heart are found. What is this heart? In the Tip of the Writing Brush, it is … Continue reading
Where do we find God’s Truth?
What would happen if you found a book that claimed to be written by God? Suppose it was written in a different language, in a different time, and in a different culture and land. Suppose this book held the secrets … Continue reading
The Grass is Greener on the Other Side
The “Grass is greener on the other side” is a familiar quote. In religion, many people prepare their lives for an afterlife which is depicted and understood as a paradise. For some, this concept may give them the impetus to … Continue reading
The law of causality
In the world, there are sunny (joyous) days , and cloudy (suffering) days. Every type of day is manifested by our minds. With each manifested day, if we go through with a purity (no greed, arrogance, and self love) of … Continue reading
The pleasures of sin
We all know what is unhealthy. We know that too much sugar, fat and salt are bad for us. We know that staying active is important for our health. Yet many of us consume more sugar, fat and salt than … Continue reading
Where Was God?
Why is there evil and suffering in this world? Where was God in 9-11? Where was God when the holocaust was occurring? Where was God when the Black Plague was killing millions of people. There are two concepts of God. … Continue reading
Where was God?
Why is there evil and suffering in this world? Where was God in 9-11? Where was God when the holocaust was occurring? Where was God when the Black Plague was killing millions of people. There are two concepts of God. … Continue reading
We are all family
When we are young, we care about only ourselves; but as we get older, we care about our parents and siblings. As we become adults, we have our children to take care of. In our golden years, we have our … Continue reading
Who is the arrogant one?
Today there was a radio station taking comments about the family who were trying to keep their “brain dead” child on life support. People were calling in calling the family arrogant and selfish for trying to maintain that slight hope … Continue reading