Articles and exerpts from a variety of books, on the teachings of Tenrikyo
Oyasama says: “By saving others you yourself will be saved.” Anecdotes of Oyasama, no. 42, “By Saving Others” Are there nights when you cannot go to sleep no matter what you do—nights when the more you try to sleep the more impossible it seems to do so, and the more…
As reported in April, CNN—a U.S.-based international broadcasting company—posted on its “Belief” blog an article covering relief activities conducted by Tenrikyo Disaster Relief Hinokishin Corps (TDRHC) as well as the teaching of hinokishin, which informs its relief activities. This article was contributed by Dr. Barbara Ambros, associate professor of Religions…
Oyasama says: “You must not change your heart. You must not let go of this string at any cost.” Anecdotes of Oyasama, no. 199, “Just One” In the life of any of us, a situation could arise where problems, including health disorders, occur one after another with devastating consequences, giving…
Oyasama says: “A single word is important.” Anecdotes of Oyasama, no. 137, “A Single Word” The following quotes are from a collection of sayings compiled by the great writer Leo Tolstoy: “If you cannot calm your anger now, you had better hold your tongue.” “The more you want to say…
On March 20, worldwide news coverage of the earthquake and tsunami disaster in northeastern Japan highlighted the rescue of an 80-year-old woman and her teenage grandson, who had miraculously survived nine days while trapped under the wreckage of their collapsed home in Ishinomaki City, Miyagi Prefecture. The woman, Mrs. Sumi…
“Even the things that are considered to be straight by all the people of the world are warped when they are placed against the measure of heaven.” Anecdotes of Oyasama, no. 31, “The Measure of Heaven” Someone looks out of a triangular window and declares, “The world is triangular.” Hearing…