Tag Archives: reincarnation
OFUDESAKI 15-29
Interpretation: The Joyous Service reminds of the Original mind that was given from heaven to create human beings. This is described in the 2nd part of the Service. The first and the 3rd part is asking God to help us … Continue reading
OFUDESAKI 15-26
Interpretation: When one receives God’s guidance, do not ignore it. Ponder your own mind for negative thoughts.
OFUDESAKI 15-24
Interpretation: This is talking about Shuji, Oyasama’s son. God is trying to sweep his negative thoughts away, so the construction to save the world can proceed from within.
OFUDESAKI 15-23
Interpretation: God will place illness as guidance to help us understand what our own hearts/souls do.
Harvesting of New Members
In the Ofudesaki, God talks about a harvest (ryuuke). I know that agriculture was important to the lives of the early followers of Tenrikyo. But I believe instead of a harvest of crops, God is talking about a harvest of … Continue reading
ARE YOU NIHON OR KARA
ARE YOU NIHON OR KARA? These two words in the Ofudesaki has alway been a mystery to me. What are the definitions of kara and nihon? Kara is translated as without or emptiness, and nihon can be divided into … Continue reading
OFUDESAKI 15-21
Interpretation: The purpose of God’s guidance is to help one understand what our own heart/soul does. If we understand that our fates come from our own heart/soul, we can purify our own minds by ourselves.