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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
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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Is Faith Good
What does a distorted mirror have to do with religion? In the Book of Prophecy (Ofudesaki), God throughout the sacred book tells us that we do not understand him. The following is from the Book of Prophecy: Though I have … Continue reading
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No one to blame
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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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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Is God Trying to Guide Us?
We who are followers of the Heaven’s Truth (Tenrikyo) religion must be very cautious in interpreting what occurs every day. When suffering or inconvenience occurs, is it due to causality, or is it God’s guidance? I often hear people say … Continue reading
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Having Faith in God
Our constitution empowers government by the people, or democracy. Individual rights matter in this type of government, over a country ruled by monarchs or selected individuals. Yet it is ironic that we the people have elected leaders who ignore the … 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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Heaven’s Truth Basics
God descended from Heaven to teach why mankind was created, and has begun to help mankind live a joyous life. There is causality. We reap what we sow. There is reincarnation. Cause and effect may not be immediate. We sweep … Continue reading
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OFUDESAKI-GOD'S TEACHINGS 