Tag Archives: TENRIKYO

True sincerity is what God accepts

In the Osashizu is a quote that I find is enlightening and true. God’s path is the path of the three- inch span of the heart; your ideas of wanting to follow the path may not be enough to get … Continue reading →

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The distorted mirror

In the world, there are some who discard science or logic, believing in faith. Faith based on reasoning and logic may be good, but faith based on human thinking may be dangerous. In the Tip of the Writing Brush is … Continue reading →

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Finding the “Origin”

When people have problems, they try to find the cause. When you go to the doctor with an ailment, they attempt to find the source of the illness. This is a cause and effect principle. One is trying to find … Continue reading →

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The Power of Money

There are some people who believe that they can prevent cancer by taking preventive measures.  One example is actress Angela Jolie, who has undergone elective surgery to prevent cancer. If we have money, can we control our fate? In the … Continue reading →

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Where was I?

Sometimes I wonder what happens when I die. I know my physical body will decompose and become integrated in the earth. But what would become of my thoughts. Would I still be able to think, or would my thoughts completely … Continue reading →

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Why do I forget my dreams

Yesterday I had dreamed of something very poignant: something that I knew was very important in my life. But I could not remember my dream.  Sometimes I wake up, and remember a dream, but unless I consciously remind myself to … Continue reading →

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Communicating with God

Why are most of our prayers to God not answered? Are we not on the same frequency as God? There are frequencies that humans cannot perceive. For example, dogs can perceive sounds that we cannot hear. Is it possible that … Continue reading →

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We do not understand

In theTip of the Writing Brush, God refers to those who have the teachings as Nihon, and those who do not have the teachings as Kara. But he often tells us that we all do not understand. What is it … Continue reading →

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True Joy

I was viewing the top 25 athletes on ESPN, about John Stockton, a former Utah Jazz superstar. It was interesting how he became a great basketball player. Of course, practicing the game was a major factor; but he also said … Continue reading →

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Why do we suffer

Many religions profess that God will forgive you for your sins if you admit to them. But in the Osashizu, it is stated that words or intention have less influence than action. It is the actual behavior when confronted with … Continue reading →

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