Tag Archives: Ofudesaki
The Story of Creation
In the Christian bible, in Genesis 1:27, God created man in his own image. In the Ofudesaki, God tells us that the creation is a little more complicated. God tells us that the human beings were created from the existing … Continue reading
OFUDESAKI 8-71
Interpretation: God is talking to the early followers. Sometimes, just by word, people cannot understand. This is why God sometimes places guidance on our bodies, to help us understand the teachings.
What is the truth?
The word shinjitsu and shin appear in the Ofudesaki 173 times. The English translation of shinjitsu are, the truth, truly, real, and sincerity. The traditional Tenrikyo Headquarters’ translation uses all of these 4 words in translating shinjitsu and shin in … Continue reading
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The Ofudesaki predicts the future
People translate the Ofudesaki as the Tip of the Writing Brush. But translating fude and saki, we can also translate it as “Writing brush of the future”. Yes, the Ofudesaki predicts the future. The most important prediction is that God … Continue reading
OFUDESAKI 7-101
Interpretation: I believe that God compares our minds to the mind of Oyasama when we perform the Joyous Service. This is why, when finding the location of the Kanrodai, the early followers who had a pure mind stopped at the … Continue reading
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OFUDESAKI 7-92
Interpretation: When all human beings have purified their minds of dust or evil thoughts, then God’s regret will be cleared away. When we purify our minds, only joy will come from our hearts, and God’s regret will be no more. … Continue reading
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OFUDESAKI 7-91
Interpretation: When God sees what path the world is taking or how the world is susceptible to their own dusts, it is not unreasonable to accept why God has regret. God is disappointed in the direction human beings are inclined … Continue reading
OFUDESAKI 7-68
Interpretation: God is planning to bring back all the instruments used in the creation of human beings. It is my own opinion that when everyone purifies their minds, these people will be gathered to perform the Joyous Service. This will … Continue reading
Understanding our own hearts
Most of us agree that there is a part of us that will continue for eternity after our bodies cease to function. In the Ofudesaki, God calls this the mune or heart that we do not understand (verse 1-1). I … Continue reading
OFUDESAKI 7-34
Interpretation: The blessings are God’s guidance to the people who we spread the truth of the heart to. When these people are able to purify their minds by understanding the heart, God will certainly be spirited. Remember God wants everyone … Continue reading
