Tag Archives: Hinduism
Tenrikyo /The Function of the Soul (heart)
God wants us to understand the soul (heart), as it determines what happens to us today and in the future. This is why Illness, pain and sufferings may be God’s guidance to help one understand the heart/soul. One can accept … Continue reading
Tenrikyo /The Soul
God tells us that we do not know the soul (heart). Although, there are many references to the heart or soul in our sacred books, we do not know very much about the soul. We cannot qualify or quantify it … Continue reading
Tenrikyo /Galatians 6-7
If the world believed in reincarnation and causality (karma, cause and effect, innen), what a great world it would be. Could you imagine a world that would use its resources to help each other? It would be heaven on earth! … Continue reading
Tenrikyo /Understanding of God
What separates humans from all other species of animals? We have the ability to reason and understand. But sometimes our ability to understand or reason becomes minimized. What happens when our reasoning skills disappear? Some will say that our animal … Continue reading
Tenrikyo /Fate is in our Hands
I would like to discuss causality and reincarnation. I have heard that early Christianity believed in reincarnation, but I cannot verify this now. Some of you may know more than I. The belief in causality (karma, innen) is that there … Continue reading
Tenrikyo /God Is Not Well
The heinous killings and the senseless massacres in the world remind me of a warning in one of our sacred books, the Ofudesaki (Tip of the Writing Brush). Step by step whatever happens, this world is God’s body. Ponder, and … Continue reading
Tenrikyo /To Become Spirited
What is it that people seek in life? It is the feeling of joy and being spirited, as opposed to a feeling of sadness and being depressed. How can we find this happiness? Some look to drugs and alcohol, while … Continue reading
Tenrikyo /God Bless You!
Where is God? Some may wonder if God is out there. Some days I feel spirited, and other times a little depressed. I sometimes crave for coffee because I know it makes me a little spirited; but eventually that goes … Continue reading
Tenrikyo /Spreading God’s Truths
How does one spread God’s truth? How does one get one foot into the building, before it is slammed closed? What are the secret words that will lend you someone’s ears? It has to be something that is beneficial, and … Continue reading
Tenrikyo /God Does Not Punish
I would like to talk about illness as God’s guidance. Some people believe that God punishes people when he or she goes against him. Information about God’s punishment is rampant in the Judeo-Christian holy books. From a human perspective, punishment … Continue reading