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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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OFUDESAKI 8-69
Interpretation: God wants everyone to be spirited. This permanent emotion of joy only occurs after one’s mind is purified. Wealth, power, alcohol, drugs, and sex, cannot bring upon a permanent joy. It is only a mind of shinjitsu (Original mind), … Continue reading
God’s Instructions for Missionaries
Understanding The Ofudesaki To Spread God’s Truths. God descended from heaven to teach us how to purify our own minds to attain the Original mind. God through Oyasama (Miki Nakayama) and the Ofudesaki (sacred book) gives us the recipe to spread God’s truths. … Continue reading
OFUDESAKI 8-68
Interpretation: When our minds are pure, by understanding the heart, then God is telling us that are prayers will be accepted by God; thus setting the stage for God to save the world.
OFUDESAKI 8-67
Interpretation: Our fates come from our hearts. How do we clear our hearts from these dusts? We must calm our minds and ponder the dusts in our minds, when negative fate appears. We must not blame others for the obstacles … Continue reading
Human beings were created from both heaven and earth
I would talk about the Joyous Service, where God is describing the beginning of human beings. Why is this so important, that it is included in our prayer to save others? It initially appears to be out of place, since … Continue reading
OFUDESAKI 8-66
Interpretation: God has been on the sidelines only watching the world. God is preparing the early followers for what comes next.
OFUDESAKI 8-64
Interpretation: High places refer to the people who do not know God’s teachings, or even oppose these teachings. God cares for all these people; and God wants to save them all.
OFUDESAKAI 8-62
Interpretation: These dusts refer to the fates that the heart collects. How do we prevent negative fates? God wants us to only have positive fates, leading to the Joyous life.
OFUDESAKI-GOD'S TEACHINGS 