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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
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
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
OFUDESAKI 15-66
God’s Truths
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
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
OFUDESAKI 11-05
Interpretation: God is distinguishing the mind that thinks of others from the mind that thinks of oneself only.
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.