Category Archives: Tenrikyo

The pure mind is what God wants us to attain. The following is from the Ofudesaki: shinjitsu no kokoro shidai no kono tasuke Yamazu shinazu ni yowari naki you. 3-99 Of the pure mind, the mind is dependent on. This … Continue reading →

Our mission is to spread God’s truths to the world. First what do we spread to the world that will make the world better? We must spread the truth of the soul. Our own soul monitors our behavior and gives … Continue reading →

Most religions believe that it is God who punishes or rewards us for our actions. This is why throughout history, we have prayed, perform rituals and ceremonies, offered  food offerings and sacrifices to appease a powerful God.  For those who … Continue reading →

In the Ofudesaki, the Service refers to the Youki-tsutome. Tenrikyo leaders believe that this is a prayer asking God to sweep our negative thoughts away. But they may be mistaken?  The following is from the Ofudesaki.   All assembled, quickly … Continue reading →

When I first read the story of creation of human beings in the Ofudesaki, I did not understand it, and skipped through it.  In the Ofudesaki, God tells us we must understand the Origin. Why must we understand it?   … Continue reading →

Suppose we do not understand the first verse of the Ofudesaki, which is the most sacred scripture in Tenrikyo?  Would we be able to understand God’s teachings? The first verse in the Ofudesaki is the most important verse. God tells … Continue reading →