Tag Archives: karma
Tenrikyo /God is a Mother
Today is father’s day. Happy father’s day for all the dads out there! Most religions will agree that the most important father is God; they believe that man was made out of the image of God. But who is not … Continue reading
Tenrikyo /We Do Not Understand
Just because we believe in God, God does not favor us with blessings. More important, because we know the teachings, we are able to understand why we have joy or sorrow. Some of us continue to suffer despite our dedication … Continue reading
Tenrikyo /The Path of the Heart
Looking at the occurrences of the world, there are two paths that the world follows. There is the world’s path where you can do whatever you want and get away with it, so long as no one sees you do … Continue reading
Tenrikyo /Tenrikyo /The Soul
For the past decade, I have been trying to figure out the purpose of my existence, my religion, my relation with others, and how we can all live together harmoniously. My website heaventruth.com is not only my effort to improve … Continue reading
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 /What is the Truth?
If I tell you that everything I will say is the opposite of what I intend to convey, am I telling the truth now with this statement? Words and actions can fool others as long as you can get away … Continue reading
Tenrikyo /THE TRUTH OF HEAVEN
THE TRUTHS OF HEAVEN God has descended from Heaven and has given us instructions to live the joyous life. These truths are written in the Ofudesaki (Tip of the Writing Brush). God tells us to remove sin/evil (greed, arrogance, miserliness, … 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 /Why We Need to Remove Arrogance
It is not surprising that most religions do not listens to the concerns and questions of their congregation. Any questions concerning the authenticity of their beliefs will brand you an heretic. When have you ever heard a religion come out … Continue reading