Category Archives: Tenrikyo
People cannot understand the first verse in the Ofudesaki. God tells us we do not understand our own soul. Why is understanding the soul so important? But before I answer that question, It is my belief that Tenrikyo people know … Continue reading
Summary of the Ofudesaki
The Tenrikyo Church Headquarter’s English translation or interpretation if difficult to understand. This book is a summary of the Ofudesaki. If you find this interesting, please look at my English translation of the Ofudesaki. Both books, I am not making … Continue reading
Is Verse 4-91 Correct in the Ofudesaki?
I have always wondered if verse 4-91 was translated correctly in the English translation of the Ofudesaki. The word oshi has many meanings. Of course mute is one of them, but is it the right translation? Why would the … Continue reading
Youki-tsutome, A service to save the world
What does God do when God accepts our prayer of the Youki-tsutome. No, God does not help us sweep our own minds. God helps the people who we have informed of the teachings to sweep their minds. How does God … Continue reading
Youki-tsutome, A prayer to save the world
This is a Service asking God to sweep the minds of the people we have informed of God’s teachings. It is not a prayer asking God to save ourselves. これは、神の教えを伝えた人々の心を神が清めてくださるよう求める礼拝です。私たち自身を救うように神にお願いする祈りではありません。T
Youki-tsutome a Prayer to Save Others
The Youki-tsutome is a prayer that Tenrikyo Church leaders do not understand. This is why our teachings are not spreading to the world. Let me explain: God has given us this special prayer to help people understand the soul, and … Continue reading
God’s final teachings to the world
Our teachings are similar to other religions that believe in reincarnation and karma. There is a teaching that says that God sent all the prophets from all other religions to save the world, but it is our teachings that explain … Continue reading
The Soul Does Not Discriminate
It is our own soul that monitors our behavior. It does not discriminate or favors anyone. We reap what we have sowed. Justice eventually occurs to everyone. This is why the truth of the soul is important to spread to … Continue reading
The true meaning of the Last Verses of the Ofudesaki
The final three verses of the Ofudesaki, has a different meaning depending on the translation or interpretation. These are the interpretations of Church Headquarters: _______________________________________________________________________ Church Headquarter interprets Verse 17-73 as names of Oyasama’s family: Sato Sato Taoto Taoto Byousama … Continue reading
We Do Not Understand Our Own Soul
It is not God’s heart or mind that we do not understand. It is our own soul we do not understand. It is because of our soul we live for eternity. While in our bodies, the soul monitors our behavior. … Continue reading