Category Archives: Tenrikyo

Our Bodies are borrowed

In Tenrikyo, there is a saying that our bodies are borrowed, but the mind is ours to use as we wish. Actually this is not correct. Our mind is part of our physical bodies. Our minds can be damaged by … Continue reading

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OFUDESAKI 7-46

When one purifies the mind, and pray with the Youki-tsutome, God will begin to help others understand their own souls to purify their minds. Our prayer is to save others. By purifying the mind, one is saved. Only health and … Continue reading

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OFUDESAKI 7-43

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WHAT ARE WE PRAYING FOR?

DO WE UNDERSTAND OUR OWN PRAYER?  AND WHY OUR RELIGION IS NOT SPREADING TO THE WORLD? THESE TWO QUESTIONS ARE RELATED. Do we do not know what we are praying for? Ask any Tenrikyo minister, and they will tell you … Continue reading

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OFUDESAKI 7-41

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The Trifecta

In the Ofudesaki, there are 3 important subjects to understand. Most of the sacred scripture from God is about these three subjects.  They are about the soul, the pure mind, and God’s guidance. But unfortunately, we are having difficulties understanding … Continue reading

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OFUDEDAKI 7-38

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Summary of the Ofudesaki

SUMMARY OF THE OFUDESAKI God descended from heaven to save the world and gave us these instructions. Understand your own soul (tamashii/mune). purify your own mind by understanding the soul (tamashii). spread the teaching of the soul and pure mind, … Continue reading

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OFUDESAKI 7-32

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SUMMARY OF THE OFUDESAKI

Summary of the Ofudesaki (Summary of how God will save the World) God descended from heaven to save the world and gave us these instructions. Understand your own soul (tamashii/mune) purify your own mind by understanding the soul (tamashii). spread … Continue reading

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