Category Archives: Tenrikyo

I would like to talk about the Osazuke, a prayer that God has granted us to save people. Most Tenrikyo people will disagree with me, but the Osazuke does not cure existing illness that is present. Why do I say … Continue reading →

How does God guide people? First we must go out to spread the teachings of the pure mind, soul, and God’s guidance to others. Then we must perform the Youki-tsutome asking God to help us convince these people of the … Continue reading →

Spreading the truth: Thinking about our religion Tenrikyo, it appears that church leaders are encouraging people to visit their churches, and eventually returning to Tenri to thank God. I think it should be in the opposite direction. We should be … Continue reading →

Short version: What truth if spread to the world will change the world? In the Ofudesaki God tells us we do not understand the soul (mune). It is understanding the soul that will create a prosperous and happy world. Unfortunately … Continue reading →

I believe we as a church are depending on God to help us save the world. What do I mean? We are performing the Yorozuyo and 12 songs, hoping God to save us and the world. We are offering food … Continue reading →

This is an interesting verse. God is not talking about an harvest of crops. God is talking about an harvest of new members to save. The fertilizer refers to the Youki-tsutome. When we perform the Youki-tsutome, God helps us bring … Continue reading →

The teachings in the Ofudesaki are simple. God tells us when we are “Good”, we are saved. Only joy and health will appear in our lives. Let me explain. Usually it is our thoughts that we act upon, especially negative … Continue reading →

There was a person who was performing the Yorozuyo and 12 dances on Facebook. This is what I told him: I commend you for your efforts. My mother who passed away recently performed the 12 dances on a regular basis, … Continue reading →

There are many people who are selfish, greedy, and arrogant. They believe they can do anything they want as long as they are not caught, and punished. They do not know that their own souls monitor their behavior while living … Continue reading →