Category Archives: Understanding the heart to understand why we suffer
OFUDESAKI 7-73
Interpretation: Again the importance of the Service (Joyous Service) is emphacized.
OFUDESAKI 7-72
Interpretation: God wants the early followers to practice performing the Joyous Service.
OFUDESAKI 7-71
Interpretation: God is preparing for the salvation of all mankind. Everything is explained in the Ofudesaki.
The origin of illness is from the mind
By having dusts in our minds, does this bring upon illness to our bodies? These dusts are regret, covetousness, self-love, greed, and arrogance. In the Ofudesaki, God tells us that in the world, illness should not exist. It exists because … Continue reading
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OFUDESAKI 7-70
Interpretation: This one refers to one of the instruments God used in the creation of human beings. Remember that God used a fish, serpent and 6 other sea creatures in the muddy ancient ocean to begin human beings.
True Sincerity
I was reading a sermon by a Tenrikyo minister talking about true sincerity or shinjitsu. He was saying that we must have true sincerity or makoto shinjitsu; saying that this is what God wants from all of us. But what … Continue reading
OFUDESAKI 7-69
Interpretation: God is telling the early followers that what appears before them, are not usual occurences; but are from what God is doing, to save the world.
OFUDESAKI 7-68
Interpretation: God is planning to bring back all the instruments used in the creation of human beings. It is my own opinion that when everyone purifies their minds, these people will be gathered to perform the Joyous Service. This will … Continue reading
OFUDESAKI 7-67
Interpretation: Moto refers to one of the instruments (sea creatures) in the creation of human beings.
Who are we asking God to help?
I often hear people say that performing the Joyous Service helps them sweep dusts (evil thoughts) from their minds. This is great if it does; but God has already told us what the 5 dusts are, and how to remove … Continue reading
OFUDESAKI-GOD'S TEACHINGS 