Oyasama once said: “Faith in God is to believe in God just as you do in your own parent who gave you birth. Then your faith will become genuine.” Anecdotes of Oyasama, no. 104 It is not always easy for parents to please their children. Suppose you are trying to…
When a follower paid Oyasama a visit after surviving a shipwreck, She told him; “I brought you home from a dangerous place.” Anecdotes of Oyasama, no. 88 One day, you run into an uncle of yours while walking down the street. It so happens that you are troubled about something,…
Oyasama took three unhulled grains of rice in Her hand and then placed them one at a time in the palm of Izo Iburi’s hand, saying: “This is early rising, this is honesty and this is work.” Anecdotes of Oyasama, no. 29 Let us think about honesty. The importance of…
Oyasama says: “Because people like you, God also likes you.” Anecdotes of Oyasama, no. 87, “Because People Like You” One day, a grandmother spreads beans on a square floor cushion and says to her grandson: “Why don’t you pinch and lift the center of the cushion?” When the boy does…
After the passing of Her son, Oyasama spoke in his place, saying: “My soul is embraced by the Parent. I have simply cast off an old garment.” The Life of Oyasama, p. 113 Clickety-clack. Clickety-clack. The passengers on the train are enjoying the changing landscape outside their windows—the sun rising…
Oyasama says: “In this path the hearts of husband and wife are the foundation.” Anecdotes of Oyasama, no. 189, “The Hearts of Husband and Wife” In one of Plato’s dialogues, a character explains the origins of love by saying that, when humans became too arrogant and powerful, Zeus split them…