Tag Archives: Heaven
Where was I?
Sometimes I wonder what happens when I die. I know my physical body will decompose and become integrated in the earth. But what would become of my thoughts. Would I still be able to think, or would my thoughts completely … Continue reading
Communicating with God
Why are most of our prayers to God not answered? Are we not on the same frequency as God? There are frequencies that humans cannot perceive. For example, dogs can perceive sounds that we cannot hear. Is it possible that … Continue reading
We do not understand
In theTip of the Writing Brush, God refers to those who have the teachings as Nihon, and those who do not have the teachings as Kara. But he often tells us that we all do not understand. What is it … Continue reading
True Joy
I was viewing the top 25 athletes on ESPN, about John Stockton, a former Utah Jazz superstar. It was interesting how he became a great basketball player. Of course, practicing the game was a major factor; but he also said … Continue reading
Adorn the Mind
In our lives, many of us try to find happiness with material wealth, including adorning our bodies with fine clothes, makeup and jewelry. In the Osashizu, and some of the religious sacred books, it is advised to adorn your mind … Continue reading
Dusts
I was just cleaning my house with the vacuum cleaner. I have one of those vacuum cleaners that you can see how much debris and dust you have collected, so you can easily dispose of the debris when it is … Continue reading
What is the Purpose of Suffering
Do we need religion to console our souls when we cannot explain the sufferings that occur in the world? Or do we need religion to explain why we suffer or have joy? Some say, that God controls every minute detail … Continue reading
Death
Who am I but my memories and thoughts. What makes me who I am, are the occurrences of the past. When I am born, I have thoughts but have no memory; but before death, I will have thoughts and so … Continue reading
From a knot, buds sprout
What is the purpose of suffering? Some say that we become closer to God by sharing our grief with others. But most of us would sell our souls to avoid any sufferings. Others would say that suffering is God’s punishment … Continue reading
Sorry God
How do we apologize to God for our past sins or evils? In the Tip of the Writing Brush (Ofudesaki), it states that God does not accept our verbal apologies for our past sins or evils. It is the determination … Continue reading