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THE OFUDESAKI, SCRIPTURE OF PROPHECIES
This translation differs from Tenrikyo Church Headquarters. Please compare both translation in determing God’s message to the early followers of Oyasama. The Ofudesaki is translated by many as the tip of the writing brush, but it can also be translated … Continue reading
OFUDESAKI 9-22
Interpretation: When God begins to work, to place illness as guidance, to help people understand the Original mind (pure mind) and heart, people will realize how God is truly remarkable and loving.
OFUDESAKI 9-21
Interpretation: God is telling the early followers that when God accepts our prayers (Joyous Service), God will go out to save other, the people who live in the high mountains (who rules over the common people), and people who are … Continue reading
OFUDESAKI 9-20
Interpretation: The location of the Central Pillar (kanrodai) is where the first parents of human beings were created. This is the location where God descended from heaven. God wants us to purify our minds to pray toward this location. When … Continue reading
OFUDESAKI 9-19
Interpretation: The location of the Central Pillar (kanrodai) is where the first parents of human beings were created. This is the location where God descended from heaven. God wants us to purify our minds to pray toward this location. When … Continue reading
OFUDESAKI 9-18
Interpretation: God is telling us that when the world realizes that God is going out to save people, the permanent Central Pillar will be quickly installed. This is why we have to spread the teachings of God to the world.
OFUDESAKI 9-17
Interpretation: God is reminding the early followers of the preparations that God is making to save the world. Prerequisites or preparations must be met before the Joyous Services becomes effective for the early followers. God is advising the early followers … Continue reading
OFUDESAKI 9-15
Interpretation: The word preparation (moyo) is very important. God will not just go out to save the world. There are prerequisites or preparations that must be done before God will go out to save others. These instructions are all in … Continue reading
OFUDESAKI 9-13
Interpretation: The Original mind is the pure mind of God. This is the mind without regret (oshii), covetousness (hoshii), self-love (kawaii), greed (yoku), and arrogance (koman). This mind was given to the first parents of human beings by God. This … Continue reading