Tag Archives: reincarnation
OFUDESAKI 8-8
Interpretation: The intent to bless (God’s assistance to help people understand the heart) people does not come from a human mind. This comes from the pure mind of God. God only wants everyone to have eternal joy!
God Wants us to Understand the Heart
In our religion most people place emphasis on our Service. This may be appropriate, but the Ofudesaki and Mikagura-uta tell us that understanding our own hearts is most important. The following is from the Ofudesaki: Kono michi o shinjitsu omou … Continue reading
OFUDESAKI 8-7
Interpretation: Te or hands refer to teaching the hand service, or the Teodori. God is reminding us that this Service was created by God. This Service is to save human beings.
OFUDESAKI 8-6
Interpretation: God is disappointed because the Joyous Service cannot be performed. This Service was granted to the early followers to save the world. This salvation was interupted due to the prohibition of the Service, and the confiscation of the stones … Continue reading
OFUDESAKI 8-5
Interpretation: That place is where the Kanrodai is located in Ojiba. In Tenrikyo history, the temporary Kanrodai was confiscated and destroyed by authorities, preventing people from performing the Joyous Service.
OFUDESAKI 8-4
Interpretation: God created human beings. We are all children of God, and are brother and sisters. As parents, we all want are children to be happy. This is what God wants, and this is why God wants to save everyone … Continue reading
OFUDESAKI 8-3
Interpretation: True sincerity or a pure mind is important for our prayers to be answered by God. The pure mind is what God expects and predicts for the world. When this happen, there will be joy in the world.
Three Little Monkeys
In the Ofudesaki, God tells us about dusts or evil thoughts in our minds. These dusts are regret (oshii), covetousness (hoshii), self-love (kawai), greed (yoku), and arrogance (koman). Some may argue, there are 8 dusts, but in the Ofudesaki only … Continue reading
OFUDESAKI 7-2
Interpretation: God is telling us that the salvation of the world is expected. How is this to occur? All the ingredients are in the Ofudesaki. Unlike other sacred scripture, God tells us exactly what we need to do, to bring … Continue reading
OFUDESAKI 8-1
Interpretation: God sees the evil actions in this world, causing regret and disappointment. The only way this regret can be cleared is when human beings purify their minds of evil or dusts.