Tag Archives: soul

The Mirror

Posted on September 15, 2021 by heaventruth

I am always surprised at what information I find when I continue to study our sacred scriptures, both the Ofudesaki and Mikagura-uta. In todays post on the Mikagura-uta Study Group on Facebook, I was surprised to find how different my … Continue reading →

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We Are Hypocrites

Posted on September 14, 2021 by heaventruth

We are all hypocrites. This concerns most religions, but I will talk about my religion. In Tenrikyo, God specifically tells us that illness comes from the mind. The following is from the Ofudesaki and the Mikagura-uta. Whatever happens, what … Continue reading →

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OFUDESAKI 7-94

Posted on September 13, 2021 by heaventruth

Interpretation: This translation is different from Church Headquarters, as I translate yoki, as expectation instead of joy. The expectations are God’s workings of helping other people understand the heart, and God’s teachings. These expectations will only appear if we perform … Continue reading →

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OFUDESAKI 7-93

Posted on September 12, 2021 by heaventruth

Interpretation: How this complete joy will occur, is written in the Ofudesaki. God descended from heaven to give us this complete joy. First we must purify our own minds by understanding the mune or heart. Then we must spread the … Continue reading →

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OFUDESAKI 7-92

Posted on September 11, 2021 by heaventruth

Interpretation: When all human beings have purified their minds of dust or evil thoughts, then God’s regret will be cleared away. When we purify our minds, only joy will come from our hearts, and God’s regret will be no more. … Continue reading →

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OFUDESAKI 7-90

Posted on September 9, 2021 by heaventruth

Interpretation: Every path that we take has a consequence. We reap what we have sowed. If we act on our evil thoughts or dusts, we are preparing a future of suffering and obstacles. But if we do not act on … Continue reading →

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OFUDESAKI 7-88

Posted on September 7, 2021 by heaventruth

OFUDESAKI 7-86

Posted on September 5, 2021 by heaventruth

Interpretation: The performance of the Joyous Service is important in bringing the world to God’s truths. But the preparation or steps we must take before we perform the Service is foremost for the Service to be effective. What are these … Continue reading →

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OFUDESAKI 7-78

Posted on September 4, 2021 by heaventruth

Interpretation: All our blessings depend on having a pure or sincere mind. This is easier said than done. God compares this process to digging a root. We know how difficult it is to remove a root. The Ofudesaki gives us … Continue reading →

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OFUDESAKI 7-84

Posted on September 3, 2021 by heaventruth

Interpretation: I believe God is talking about the true sincerity of the people performing the Joyous Service. The Joyous Service becomes effective in saving others when we pray with a pure mind.