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The Prayer to Save All Mankind

How do we find joy in this world? It is obvious that power or money does not deliver us lasting joy. We read tragedies and misfortunes about the rich and famous. Can alcohol or drugs produce joy? We see the … Continue reading

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Seek the Origin

In the Heaven’s Truth Church (Tenrikyo), we are encouraged to seek the “ Origin”. Why is this Origin so important? The salmon returning to its birthplace, the adopted child seeking his natural parents, the naturalized citizen rooting for his or … Continue reading

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The Universe is God

In the beginning was God (Universe) by himself. God felt alone, so he said let there be man. How would he create such a complex being? He took from the muddy oceans of the earth, the instruments of human creation; … Continue reading

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Who is Jesus?

How does God choose his prophets? Why was Jesus chosen to save mankind? Let us review some information on Jesus Christ. He is said to be the Son of God. He was said be born from Immaculate Conception. He is … Continue reading

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Causality, Innen, Karma 101

It is human nature to seek fault from the outside, and not find fault within. We tend to blame others for our misfortunes. We blame our parents who raised us incorrectly, we blame our teachers that were incompetent, and we … Continue reading

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The Emperor Has no Clothes

There was a story by Hans Christian Andersen about a powerful and vain emperor who the people feared. He had hired what he thought were the two best weavers of his time to fabricate an ornate suite that would distinguish … Continue reading

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God Created in the Image of Mankind

What if God had descended from heaven, and tried to teach mankind about God’s truth, but we could not understand because of our limited knowledge, customs and prejudices. In the Book of Prophecy is the following: Step by step, I … Continue reading

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We Reap What We Sow

In the Heaven’s Truth Church (Tenrikyo), there is a quote, “We see but we do not understand”. What is it that we do not understand? We do not understand the principle of causality. Good thoughts and actions result in joy; … Continue reading

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Why Church membership Does Not Increase Re-visited

Many religions have struggled to find out how to increase their followers. There are recent surveys that reveal that the majority of people do not attend a church. The increase in membership allows the church more revenue, and sometimes political … Continue reading

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Hinokishin

What is more important, the soul or the physical body? Many will say it is the salvation of the soul that is the most important. Yet, many religions place more emphasis on the physical or tangible assets of society. Food … Continue reading

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