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The true meaning of the Last Verses of the Ofudesaki

The final three verses of the Ofudesaki, has a different meaning depending on the translation or interpretation. These are the interpretations of Church Headquarters: _______________________________________________________________________ Church Headquarter interprets  Verse 17-73 as names of Oyasama’s family: Sato Sato Taoto Taoto Byousama … Continue reading

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Two Special Prayers

Church leaders believe that the Youki-tsutome is a prayer asking God to sweep our own minds. But is this correct?  In the Ofudesaki, it appears that the Youki-tsutome is a prayer to save others. It initiates God’s guidance of illness … Continue reading

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OFUDESAKI 15-34

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A Prayer to Save the World

The Service that is mentioned in the Ofudesaki is the Youki-tsutome. It is not the Yorozuyo and the 12 dances that Oyasama created. It is the Youki-tsutome that God wants us to perform. This is the Service that will help … Continue reading

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OFUDESAKI 15-66

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God’s Truths

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Is Religion too difficult to Understand?

Somethings to Ponder I hear from so many people that the teaching do not work. I remember reading a Tenrikyo minister’s  sermon at dendocho in los Angeles saying that the teachings are too difficult to convey, and was resigned to … Continue reading

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What is the Purpose of Religion

What is the purpose of religion? To spread God’s truth.  Often, it is very difficult to convince others of new teachings. Unfortunately history reveals that many religions have spread their truth, sometimes by force, at the suffering of the people … Continue reading

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OFUDESAKI 11-05

Interpretation: God is distinguishing the mind that thinks of others from the mind that thinks of oneself only.

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OFUDESAKI 104

Interpretation: God is telling the early followers, that the path of spreading the teachings is dependent on their own minds. We must purify our own minds before we can spread it to others.

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