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Sunny and cloudy days
What makes going through the path of causality so difficult, and at the same time so special. There are two paths in the world, the world’s path, and the path of causality. In the world’s path you can seem to … Continue reading
The Truth of Heaven
What is the difference between Tenrikyo (Heaven’s Truth Chruch) and other religions? I believe that many Tenrikyo followers believe that our church is a unique religion, different from all other religions. But realistically our religion is not much different than … Continue reading
God’s Litmus test
What is God’s litmus test for being on the right path to salvation? It is said that if we have anger, we do not know God’s teachings. Anger arises from arrogance. When we feel that we are better than others, … Continue reading
Suppose
Suppose one can heal one’s own illnesses and disease. Suppose one can do this by eliminating greed, arrogance, and self love from one’s minds. Suppose there is a prayer that asks God to help us with this difficult task. Suppose … Continue reading
CAUSALITY (KARMA, INNEN)
What revelation would make the world good? What would make the criminal change his or her behavior? What would make the dictator treat the people with compassion? What would make our politicians care about the people they represent? What would … Continue reading
All mankind is good
Each individual is a good person. It is only because one has evil (greed and arrogance)thoughts that one appears to be bad. In the Tip of the Writing Brush (Ofudesaki) is the following: Among all mankind, there is no one … Continue reading
Karma/Innen/Causality
What revelation would make the world good? What would make the criminal change his or her behavior? What would make the dictator treat the people with compassion? What would make our politicians care about the people they represent? What would … Continue reading
Comparing Religions
What makes our religion different from other religions? Let us today compare Buddhism to our religion. Both religions accept that there is much suffering on this earth. Buddhism believes in repressing things that cause suffering by meditation, avoidance of … Continue reading
Causality as the Truth of God
It is human nature to deny that one is at fault. For example, it is difficult for an alcoholic or gambler to admit their addictions. Many will agree that without their admission of a problem, they will continue to … Continue reading
Seek the Truth
Some one once asked, how do I know how much I have progressed spiritually? Oyasama was quoted as saying “ If you have anger, you do not know the teachings of God. If you understand God’s truth, anger should not … Continue reading