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The Path to Joy

The following chart represents a summary of the Ofudesaki, concerning the broad path and narrow path.

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Understanding the Soul to have Joy

I truly believe that by understanding the soul, we can have joy in this world. In the Ofudesaki, God tells us that we do not understand the soul. God tells us that we must ponder what comes forth from our … Continue reading

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Purpose of Life and the Soul

What is the purpose of life?  Many will agree it is to find happiness. But where do we find happiness? Many of us think it comes from physical possessions, our intelligence, our place in society, or even from our physical … Continue reading

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Purpose of Life

What is the purpose of life?  Many will agree it is to find happiness. But where do we find happiness? Many of us think it comes from physical possessions, our intelligence, our place in society, or even from our physical … Continue reading

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Explaining the Soul

My recent blogs have been about the soul; and how by understanding the soul, we can purify our minds and have a joyous life.  To simplify my explanations, I have attached the image below.  A picture may be worth a … Continue reading

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Understanding The Soul

We all realize that our bodies decay, but somehow we continue to exist. The soul is who we are; and it is our bodies we borrow from God.  From the ancient ocean, God created humans beings from the primitive creatures … Continue reading

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The Broad and Narrow Paths of Salvation

Was thinking out loud about what is the purpose of religion. Is it to console people when suffering or obstacles occurs in our lives? This is what I believe most of the religions that exist today do. They guarantee a … Continue reading

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Understanding Our Sacred Books

I am wondering how many of you consider yourself religious. If so, have your read your sacred book or books completely word for word. I am betting that many of you have not, and depend on your religious leaders to … Continue reading

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Man is Not Evil

It is interesting that the news media are calling people that commit heinous crimes as evil; but in our sacred book, God tells us that there is no one who is evil. Among all mankind, there is no one who … Continue reading

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Introduction to the Soul

I was wondering what would happen if all of the world would understand the soul and the concept of reincarnation. Would we have so much suffering in the world? The Tenrikyo religion believes that eventually everyone will understand the soul/heart … Continue reading

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