Articles and exerpts from a variety of books, on the teachings of Tenrikyo
Oyasama says: “Work on top of work, saying to yourself, ‘Just a little more, just a little bit more’; this is not greed, it is work that comes from true sincerity.” Anecdotes of Oyasama, no. 111 If a baseball player consistently has two hits in five at-bats for a .400…
Oyasama says: “I have been waiting for you, waiting for you.” Anecdotes of Oyasama, no. 10 When we are utterly at a loss, for example because of illness or other circumstances, we surrender to Oyasama with the kind of simplicity we would normally not show. This is because we cannot…
Oyasama once said to a follower: “The path ahead of you is long. No matter what you may encounter, do not become discouraged in faith. The future is all well.” Anecdotes of Oyasama, no. 68 Imagine attending a mathematics class where your teacher is showing how to solve a certain…
Oyasama once said: “If only [people] do not think of eating good food, wearing good clothes, or living in good houses, . . . every daily need [will] be met in this Residence. This is the real ‘rich man’s residence’ in the world.” Anecdotes of Oyasama, no. 78 Imagine an…
Yuhiko Nishiumi and his wife, Hiroe, were doing hinokishin at their followers dormitory on October 20, 2013. “It has been one year since my doctor told me that I only had a very short time to live. I am feeling nothing but gratitude for being able to devote myself to…
One day, when Oyasama’s daughter Kokan told Her that there was no rice left in the house, Oyasama said to her: “When we drink water, it tastes of water. God the Parent has blessed us with exquisite gifts.” The Life of Oyasama, p. 32 Life can involve very difficult situations.…