Tenrikyo: The Reason of Heaven

Timely Talks - Evening of January 13, 1890

"Sah, sah, on your request. You request permission t examine them. However, in examining them, teach them. Teach them what they do not understand. You have said, we are busy, we are busy, and have allowed them to remain ignorant. The complete truth consists of little things. There are some who are able to practice acceptance "tanno" after a little guidance. It is difficult, but important, that you guide each one in the path of faith according to his understanding. There are some who put away what they have received and do not use it. There are some whose minds are one with truth even before they receive the power of the origin "sazuke". There are some who receive it believing it to be the source of happiness for a lifetime. There are some who receive it because they have already conveyed My will to others. There are some who receive it and say it is over. There are some on whom I will bestow the power of the origin "sazuke" in the span of a single night, because they live in accord with My will, even if they do not understand the value of the power of the origin "sazuke". There are some who are melancholy and gloomy, even after having received it. There are some who seek the treasure of the mind and yet pursue the ways of the world. I pity them. You will not know when I shall bestow the power of the origin on the."

I often find it easier to see ideas broken out of text as separate points to ponder. In case anyone else likes their information like that I have broken out the text of the above Timely Talk below.

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