Tag Archives: soul
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.
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
The Heart Punishes & Rewards Us
In the Ofudesaki, God directly tells us that God has been on the sidelines only observing us since the creation of human beings. This is referenced in the Ofudesaki a few times. God is said to have descended from … Continue reading
OFUDESAKI 7-110
Interpretation: When our minds are purified, we will become spirited, where life will be exciting every day. We will no longer need physical possessions. drugs, power, etc.. to make us happy. The purification of the mind is foremost in our … Continue reading
OFUDESAKI 7-109
Interpretation: God is telling us when the whole world has purified their minds, their hearts will only bring upon joy. Looking at the mindset of human beings today, this seems farfetched. This is why we need God to help us … Continue reading
OFUDESAKI 7-108
Interpretation: The word ichiretsu is important, because God wants to save everyone in this world. Remember God tells us there is no one who is essentially evil. It is only dust or evil thoughts have attached to the mind. God … Continue reading
We Do Not Understand the Heart
Many of you are having difficulty understanding what the mune or heart is. Even in the first verse of the most sacred book, God tells us that there is no one who understands the heart. From the information gleaned from … Continue reading
How to purify our minds
In the Ofudesaki, the words shinjitsu, makoto shinjitsu, isamu, sumashite, osamaru, sadamete, and sunda are all words signifying the purification of the mind. The purification of mind is foremost in attaining the joyous life. People often ask me how do … Continue reading