Category Archives: Tenrikyo
Confrontations good or bad?
Many religions believe that we should be kind to everyone. How about the co-worker or employee who comes in late and works at minimum capacity? How can we talk to this kind of person without causing enmity from him? Should … Continue reading
Water and Fire
There is nothing as trying as illness, especially when the prognosis is uncertain for a child. Even the common cold causes one to slow down and hope for recovery. Luckily, many of these disorders pass with time and rest. Many … Continue reading
The Prophecy of World Peace
In many religions, people believe that their sacred books predict the future. In extreme cases, they believe that it can foretell future wars, and the end of the world. When predictions come true, the faith becomes stronger, and congregations become … Continue reading
Sweeping away dust
As one who frequently dusts the house, I notice that done frequently, dust usually wipes away easily. But if this dust stays and accumulates over time, it gets imbued onto the surface and is almost impossible to wipe away. I … Continue reading
Praying from afar/revised
Have you ever wondered how it would feel to be like the celebrities that sit court side during the Lakers basketball games? Do their emotions rise higher with the game on the line, than the poor souls who sit on … Continue reading
A Glimpse of our future
There are many ways we can use our minds. We can use it for good, or we can use it for bad. There are paths of generosity, and love; but there are also paths of greed, arrogance, and self love. … Continue reading
The aah haa moment
We sometimes have that aah haa moment when we realize what has happened. This could be an understanding of a solution to a calculus problem, or a sudden enlightenment of an amusing joke. In our religion, God promises this kind … Continue reading
Do you have enough faith to talk about religion?
If you had God’s Truth what would you do? First of all, we are not always one hundred percent confident that we have the truth. This may be where faith comes in. Faith also wanes depending on events that occur … Continue reading
Weeds that Hinder Our Path
Weeds that Hinder Our Path Usually a path leads to a destination, goal, or a place. For example, a path on a trail may lead a hiker from one place to another. If one was lost in the woods, finding … Continue reading
Tip of the Writing Brush 13
There are many people who believe that they are superior than others because they are wealthier, have a better occupation, have a better education, have political office, have a better religion, or feel that their race is more superior. The … Continue reading