Tag Archives: Hinduism
The Truth of Heaven
What is the difference between Tenrikyo (Heaven’s Truth Chruch) and other religions? I believe that many Tenrikyo followers believe that our church is a unique religion, different from all other religions. But realistically our religion is not much different than … Continue reading
God does not punish
One of my church colleagues once told me that I should come back to attending church. She advised me that it was dangerous for my future if I did not. Was she implying that God would punish me … Continue reading
The World is a Mirror
Sometimes we go through experiences in our lives that is unbearable. We cannot understand why some one we care about suddenly dislikes us. We cannot understand why a stranger has enmity toward us. It is said in the Tip of … Continue reading
God’s Litmus test
What is God’s litmus test for being on the right path to salvation? It is said that if we have anger, we do not know God’s teachings. Anger arises from arrogance. When we feel that we are better than others, … Continue reading
Suppose
Suppose one can heal one’s own illnesses and disease. Suppose one can do this by eliminating greed, arrogance, and self love from one’s minds. Suppose there is a prayer that asks God to help us with this difficult task. Suppose … Continue reading
Causality as the truth of Heaven
Most religions try to explain why we suffer in spite of our dedication to our religion. We bring on anecdotes and parables of the past in trying to convince the congregation. We try to incorporate some reasoning in order to … Continue reading
All mankind is good
Each individual is a good person. It is only because one has evil (greed and arrogance)thoughts that one appears to be bad. In the Tip of the Writing Brush (Ofudesaki) is the following: Among all mankind, there is no one … Continue reading
Everyone is a child of God
What is the difference between a terrorist and a religious person? There may be a fine line. Some people believe that they are serving God by propagating their religion, and suppressing others that have different view. In many parts of … Continue reading
Karma/Innen/Causality
What revelation would make the world good? What would make the criminal change his or her behavior? What would make the dictator treat the people with compassion? What would make our politicians care about the people they represent? What would … Continue reading
Christians for Causality
Most Christians do not believe in Causality (karma, Innen). But in the Bible, there are the following quotes that may advocate a belief in this concept: What goes around comes around Reap what one sows. Violence begets violence. Live by … Continue reading