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…
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.…
When bestowing the Grant of Safe Childbirth on a pregnant woman, Oyasama once said: “You must forget all human concern. Rely on God the Parent and have a delivery free from worry.” The Life of Oyasama, p. 29 Let’s say a friend is standing behind us and telling us: “Let…
Oyasama says: “This Residence is the Residence where mankind was first created. This is the birthplace of man.” Anecdotes of Oyasama, no. 161 Apparently, in the pioneering days of America, families did not own a large pot, and making ham entailed cutting a large leg of pork on both ends…
Oyasama often said: “I must save at least one person a day. Otherwise, I cannot let the day pass.” (Anecdotes of Oyasama, no. 177) Imagine that you are cleaning up a park, a beach, or a sidewalk together with your family and others, doing this as hinokishin or “selfless and…
Oyasama once said: “If you do such a thing God shall withdraw.” Anecdotes of Oyasama, no. 73 Apparently, there is a Yiddish proverb that says, “Man plans and God laughs.” We humans do our calculations and make our plans based on what suits our convenience. We then try to carry…