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How To Purify Our Minds
Many of us can control our anger or evil thoughts. But of course, since we are only human, sometimes we lose control and acquiesce to our evil thoughts and take action that we may regret later on. This action causes … Continue reading
The Distorted Mirror and the Mind
There is a verse in our sacred book that I find interesting about the human mind and the way we think. I often reflect to see if I have a mind like a distorted mirror. Ikana ki mo oku yosete … Continue reading
Who We Are
God created human beings to live the joyous life. Let me rephrase it correctly. God created human bodies, so we can live the joyous life. What are we? Are we our bodies? The body plus the soul is who we … Continue reading
Understanding Karma and Causality
Many religions believe in causality or karma, but none have succeeded in explaining how the process works. We all have heard the expression of “What we sow, we reap”. In the Ofudesaki, God tells us that we do not understand … Continue reading
Do We Need to Believe in God?
What makes Tenrikyo so different from other religions? We don’t really have to believe in God or attend church to have a joyous life. For those Tenrikyo members, please hear me out before telling me I am wrong and crazy. … Continue reading
The Fork in the Road
When one encounters obstacles or temptations, it is like encountering a fork in the road. One can take the path of the world or one can take the path of the soul. In the world’s path, you can do whatever … Continue reading
We Are Not Evil
People are often are offended when I talk about the evil mind; and when I bring up the possibility that we all may have an evil mind. They think about the evil mind that would kill or hurt others. But … Continue reading
How Do We Spread Our Religions
How do we spread religion? While cutting the grass yesterday, I saw a few people dressed in formal attire, knocking on doors and leaving pamphlets. I am not too sure on how many people they were able to talk to. … Continue reading
God’s Justice
I have noticed that there are more scams that are occurring each day, whether it is by phone, e-mails or text messages. These scams appear to be authentic and attempt to take advantage of our elderly population who has the … Continue reading
Saving Ourselves First
I have often heard that in our religion that we need to save others to save ourselves. Yes this makes sense; but could this be true? I don’t fly often now, but I was often intrigued when the stewardess or … Continue reading