Tag Archives: TENRIKYO
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
The Service is not understood
Church leaders tell us that the Youki-tsutome is a prayer to sweep our own minds. But God tells us in the Ofudesaki, that this Service is a prayer to save others. Because of a misunderstanding of the purpose of this … Continue reading
Our Service
Some one just posted saying how the Yorozuyo and 12 dances were important in the Tenrikyo religion. This was my response: If you are talking about the Yorozuyo and the Twelve Dances (Jūni-kudari), I would like to share my thoughts about these dances. … 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
OFUDESAKI 6-108
Most accurate translation
Just to remind people how accurate my English translation of the Ofudesaki is. The Ofudesaki is written in waka sytle poetry of syllables. It is a 5-7-5, and 7-7 for each verse, consisting of a total of five commas, exclamation … Continue reading
The Pure mind
Understanding and Removing Negative Thoughts: A Closer Look Through the Ofudesaki In the Ofudesaki, God tells us to remove our negative thoughts. When our minds become pure, only joy will arise from our own souls, and we will feel spirited and full of life. … Continue reading
Tenrikyo Leadership is not following the Ofudesaki
In another facebook group, there is a person because of his bad experience in Tenrikyo who is trying to destroy Tenrikyo, and is encouraging people to join Christianity.I am not trying to destroy Tenrikyo, because we need Tenrikyo leadership in … Continue reading