Tag Archives: heart
Understanding the Heart to Purify the Mind
The following is a summary from one of our sacred scriptures. Can you tell where it is from? The beginning of mankind was at Ojiba, where God is residing now; and where we direct our prayers. People spreading God’s truths, … Continue reading
OFUDESAKI 5-21
It is the heart that God wants us to understand. By understanding the heart, we can understand why we suffer or have joy. As you continue to read the verses, think of how it is related to the heart, that … Continue reading
OFUDESAKI 5-14
Interpretation of verse 5-14 I believe God is talking about our prayer (Joyous Service). If our minds are sincere or free of dusts, God will accept our prayer to save the world. These blessings are God’s guidance to help others … Continue reading
OFUDESAKI 5-13
Interpretation of verse 5-13 God is telling us that if one purifies the mind of evil thoughts, illness one has will become nonexistent. These dusts are greed, arrogance, self-love, regret, and covetousness. These are thought patterns, God tells us we … Continue reading
Understand Why We Suffer or Have Joy -6
It is the heart (soul) we must understand to find out why we suffer or have joy in our lives. The following is from the Ofudesaki, the most sacred scripture in the world These children, the truth from the innermost … Continue reading
Understand Why We Suffer or Have Joy -2
It is the heart (soul) we must understand to find out why we suffer or have joy in our lives. The following is from the Ofudesaki, the most sacred scripture in the world. This path, if you truly think about … Continue reading
Understanding Why We Suffer or Have Joy
It is the heart (soul) we must understand to find out why we suffer or have joy in our lives. The following is from the Ofudesaki, the most sacred scripture in the world. Looking all over the world and through … Continue reading
Changing the World
Many people when they see wrongs, they want to correct it. For myself, I’ve often felt compelled to tell someone of my disapproval by anger, or even by avoiding him or her if my actions do not affect their behavior. … Continue reading
What Flows From the Heart/Soul
Someone who commented on one of my blogs told me that the early Christians believed in reincarnation and causality. I cannot verify this assumption, but I was searching the Internet on the soul or heart, when I came upon the … Continue reading
Tenrikyo /WHY WE SUFFER OR HAVE JOY
THE TRUTHS OF HEAVEN God wants us to understand the soul. Looking all over the world and through all ages, I find no one who understands the heart (soul/spirit). (Ofudesaki 1-1) Why does God want us to understand the soul? It … Continue reading