Tag Archives: Heaven
The Brothers, Cause and Effect
Once upon a time, there were two twin brothers name Cause and Effect. Cause was a mischievous and daring child, while his brother Effect was a gentle and kindhearted child. They were both brought up by caring and compassionate parents; … Continue reading
Tenrikyo /Tenrikyo /God’s Anger
Yesterday, I saw the display of lightening, and heard and felt the roar of thunder. This reminded me of the verse in the Book of Prophecy (Ofudesaki) telling us the source of the thunder. In this world, landslides, thunder, earthquakes, … Continue reading
Tenrikyo /The Path of Joy
In the Book of Prophecy (Ofudesaki), God tells us that every person has a unique and different mind. Ponder over this talk, all of you in the world. There is no mind the same as another. 5-7 Even between parent … Continue reading
Tenrikyo /To Be Spirited
How do I become happy? The bills keep mounting, my yard is embarrassing, college tuition for my kids, need to keep up with the Jones, need to change my oil, wondering if I can wait a little longer, coffee is … Continue reading
Tenrikyo /Illness as God’s Guidance
People sometimes criticize me because I believe that God guides us by placing illness upon us. In the Book of Prophecy (Ofudesaki) is the following: Whatever happens, illness and pain do not exist. They are God’s hastening and guidance. 2-7 … Continue reading
Tenrikyo /Happiness in a Bottle?
How do we become happy, where everything feels good? There are “cloudy days” that whatever you do you feel gloomy, and depressed, while there are “sunny days” where one feels great no matter what is occurring around you. Some will … Continue reading
How to become spirited (happy)
People say money can’t buy happiness. Drugs and alcohol do not bring upon happiness; although sometimes a good cup of caffeinated coffee brings upon a transient feeling of euphoria to me. Throughout history, people have spent much of their time … Continue reading
Tenrikyo /Where Was I before I Was Born
I use to wonder who I was before I was born. I know there are many who would say that we did not exist before; but it is hard to imagine not thinking. Was it not Descartes that said, “I … Continue reading
We Do Not Understand
In the Book of Prophecy (Fudesaki), God tells us that we do not understand. This sacred book gives us the ingredients to live a joyous life. Yet in the last chapter, God continues to tell us that we do not … Continue reading
If you have anger, you do not know God’s teachings
In the Heaven’s Truth Church (Tenrikyo), we are told that if we have anger, we do not know God’s teachings. But how do we remove greed, arrogance, and self-love from our minds? Anger, I believe comes from our arrogance. We … Continue reading