Category Archives: The origin of suffering is from the mind
OFUDESAKI 8-6
Interpretation: God is disappointed because the Joyous Service cannot be performed. This Service was granted to the early followers to save the world. This salvation was interupted due to the prohibition of the Service, and the confiscation of the stones … Continue reading
OFUDESAKI 8-5
Interpretation: That place is where the Kanrodai is located in Ojiba. In Tenrikyo history, the temporary Kanrodai was confiscated and destroyed by authorities, preventing people from performing the Joyous Service.
OFUDESAKI 8-4
Interpretation: God created human beings. We are all children of God, and are brother and sisters. As parents, we all want are children to be happy. This is what God wants, and this is why God wants to save everyone … Continue reading
OFUDESAKI 8-3
Interpretation: True sincerity or a pure mind is important for our prayers to be answered by God. The pure mind is what God expects and predicts for the world. When this happen, there will be joy in the world.
Three Little Monkeys
In the Ofudesaki, God tells us about dusts or evil thoughts in our minds. These dusts are regret (oshii), covetousness (hoshii), self-love (kawai), greed (yoku), and arrogance (koman). Some may argue, there are 8 dusts, but in the Ofudesaki only … Continue reading
OFUDESAKI 7-2
Interpretation: God is telling us that the salvation of the world is expected. How is this to occur? All the ingredients are in the Ofudesaki. Unlike other sacred scripture, God tells us exactly what we need to do, to bring … Continue reading
OFUDESAKI 8-1
Interpretation: God sees the evil actions in this world, causing regret and disappointment. The only way this regret can be cleared is when human beings purify their minds of evil or dusts.
OFUDESAKI 7-111
Interpretation: When are minds are pure of evil thoughts or dusts, are minds will naturally become spirited and full of joy. God is telling us that when are minds become pure, we will become spirited, like God’s mind.
OFUDESAKI 7-110
Interpretation: When our minds are purified, we will become spirited, where life will be exciting every day. We will no longer need physical possessions. drugs, power, etc.. to make us happy. The purification of the mind is foremost in our … Continue reading
OFUDESAKI 7-109
Interpretation: God is telling us when the whole world has purified their minds, their hearts will only bring upon joy. Looking at the mindset of human beings today, this seems farfetched. This is why we need God to help us … Continue reading
OFUDESAKI-GOD'S TEACHINGS 