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Ofudesaki Part 9, verses 33–64

Illness, thing which are to be, and the truth of the free and unlimited workings of [Cosmic Space-Time]

(33) Look all over the world and through all ages. You will find many kinds of illnesses so-called.

(34) This time, no matter how serious your illness may be, I shall teach you the family recipe for your assured salvation.1 Continue reading Ofudesaki Part 9, verses 33–64

  1. OC 9:34 *Note: “Family recipe” (kaden) refers to the single-hearted salvation that cannot be found in other teachings.

Life of the Foundress, Part 8

The following is an excerpt of “The Life of the Foundress” by Yoshinaru Ueda as it appears in Tenrikyo: Its History and Teachings (1966), pp. 36–40. Note that this excerpt has been slightly revised to reflect current translation styles.

The content below more or less corresponds what appears in The Life of Oyasama, Chapter Ten. Continue reading Life of the Foundress, Part 8

Life of the Foundress, Part 7

The following is an excerpt of “The Life of the Foundress” by Yoshinaru Ueda as it appears in Tenrikyo: Its History and Teachings (1966), pp. 33–6. Note that this excerpt has been slightly revised to reflect current translation styles.

The content below more or less corresponds what appears in The Life of Oyasama, Chapter Nine. Continue reading Life of the Foundress, Part 7