Tag Archives: God
The Story of Creation
In the Christian bible, in Genesis 1:27, God created man in his own image. In the Ofudesaki, God tells us that the creation is a little more complicated. God tells us that the human beings were created from the existing … Continue reading
OFUDESAKI 8-71
Interpretation: God is talking to the early followers. Sometimes, just by word, people cannot understand. This is why God sometimes places guidance on our bodies, to help us understand the teachings.
What is the truth?
The word shinjitsu and shin appear in the Ofudesaki 173 times. The English translation of shinjitsu are, the truth, truly, real, and sincerity. The traditional Tenrikyo Headquarters’ translation uses all of these 4 words in translating shinjitsu and shin in … Continue reading
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OFUDESAKI 8-69
Interpretation: God wants everyone to be spirited. This permanent emotion of joy only occurs after one’s mind is purified. Wealth, power, alcohol, drugs, and sex, cannot bring upon a permanent joy. It is only a mind of shinjitsu (Original mind), … Continue reading
God’s Instructions for Missionaries
Understanding The Ofudesaki To Spread God’s Truths. God descended from heaven to teach us how to purify our own minds to attain the Original mind. God through Oyasama (Miki Nakayama) and the Ofudesaki (sacred book) gives us the recipe to spread God’s truths. … Continue reading
OFUDESAKI 8-68
Interpretation: When our minds are pure, by understanding the heart, then God is telling us that are prayers will be accepted by God; thus setting the stage for God to save the world.
OFUDESAKI 8-67
Interpretation: Our fates come from our hearts. How do we clear our hearts from these dusts? We must calm our minds and ponder the dusts in our minds, when negative fate appears. We must not blame others for the obstacles … Continue reading
Human beings were created from both heaven and earth
I would talk about the Joyous Service, where God is describing the beginning of human beings. Why is this so important, that it is included in our prayer to save others? It initially appears to be out of place, since … Continue reading
OFUDESAKI 8-66
Interpretation: God has been on the sidelines only watching the world. God is preparing the early followers for what comes next.
OFUDESAKI-GOD'S TEACHINGS 