Category Archives: Tenrikyo

This is a post I have posted in the past that you may find interesting What if we could cure every illness like cancer with the sazuke. Our religion would spread like wild fire, with donations coming without any end, … Continue reading →

In the Ofudesaki, God tells us how to save people. First we must purify our own minds. Then spread the teachings to others. Afterwards to perform the Youki-tsutome asking God to help these people sweep their negative thoughts. God when … Continue reading →

It is interesting in the Ofudesaki, that God tells us to spread the teaching to the high places (kami taru). But to me it appears that we as a church are trying to spread it the the people in the … Continue reading →

I know that where God was revealed was a small farming village. In the Ofudesaki, God talks about a harvest when we perform the Youki-tsutome. God is not talking about a harvest of crops, but God is talking about a … Continue reading →

I got tired of people saying that my translation of the Ofudesaki is not correct, or an interpretation, so I have also included the Tenrikyo Headquarter’s English translation. Please compare both, and see what translation is more accurate. Again I … Continue reading →

If one truly understands the Ofudesaki, one will realize that most of the scripture talks about God’s guidance of illness that will appear if we perform the Youki-tsutome to help people understand the soul to attain the pure mind. Again … Continue reading →

Church leaders tell us that the Youki-tsutome is a prayer asking God to sweep our own minds of negative thoughts, but God in the Ofudesaki tells us this Service to help others sweep their dusts or negative thoughts away by … Continue reading →

In the Ofudesaki, God is called, Tsukihi, Oya, and also oba. Oba is translated as Grandmother. Since Oyasama (Miki Nakayama) is the mother of all human beings, God is the Grandmother. God is female? Something to ponder! 『おふでさき』の中で、神は「月日（つきひ）」「をや（親）」、そして「おば」とも呼ばれています。「おば」は「おばあさん（祖母）」と訳されます。おやさま（中山みき）はすべての人間の母であるので、神は「おばあさん」ということになります。神は女性なのでしょうか？　考えさせられるテーマですね！

    Song 6-3 in the Mikagura-uta may interest you! (Mina sekai no) (mune no uchi) (kagami no) (goto kuni) (utsuri nari). 6-3 Tenrikyo Church Headquarter translate this as: The innermost hearts of all in the world, are reflected to … Continue reading →

The following is from the Mikagura-uta, Song 11. Human being’s Origin, of the beginning grounds, God’s Residence’s locality determine it. 1. Wife and husband gathered, spreading God’s truth. This is most important, fundamental element. 2. If seen the world, little … Continue reading →