Expressing thanks 感謝の表現

Ume tree branch 梅の枝

Snow 雪

Something you can really depend on. 真に頼りになるもの

We receive a portion of the red robe worn by the Foundress Oyasama as our amulet. In this painting, the red robe amulet rises from Oyasama's chest area, gradually transforming into leaves and birds and spreading across the vast sky. It depicts Oyasama's heartfelt wishes imbued within the amulet spreading throughout the world. As symbols of Oyasama, the Moon and Sun are placed on either side of the red robe, representing the sanctuary of time. Since the protection of God the Parent continues day and night, both are depicted in the same scene. At the bottom of the painting, people connected to one another are shown praising Oyasam. Recently, I gave an amulet and sacred rice offerings to someone from overseas. This person lives with family issues and experiences stressful days, which are affecting his health. Where he lives, there are no churches, missionary stations, or fellow believers. Since he cannot speak Japanese at all, learning the seated service song would be difficult. Therefore, I gave him the amulet and offering so they could live with peace of mind even after returning home. I also asked them to hold the amulet and chant “Tenri o no mikoto” whenever something stressful happens, and to receive the offering while thanking the protection of “Tenri o no mikoto(God the Parent)” if their health deteriorates. Oyasama imbued the Sazuke with the protection of salvation and further prepared amulets and offerings. Oyasama's heartfelt desire to help others is woven into the crimson robe worn by the Divine Appearance. That crimson robe transforms into the form of an amulet, becoming a guardian for the hearts of people worldwide.

Above and below clouds 雲の上下

True Value 直々の値打ち

　I complete my artwork on a computer. Since it's like a print, I can print out as many copies as needed and share them with those who want one. Recently, someone I shared one with requested, “Please sign your name on it.” They said having an autograph increases its value. It's said that autographs hold value not only for paintings but also for manuscripts like novels. However, compared to a human autograph, its value surely cannot compare to that of a divine autograph.　The “Ofudesaki,” written by Foundress Oyasama, the earthly Parental God, is the handwriting of God. The Parental God's desire to help us became words through Oyasama's sumi brush. God wrote it down personally for us, who tend to forget things just by hearing them. We can savor the very words of our dependable Parental God every day. Its value is immeasurable.

Invisible backrest 見えない背もたれ

More chairs with backrests are being added to the Lecture rooms. Since the lecture session lasts about an hour and a half, having backrests is a blessing. Seeing the backrest allows you to lean back with peace of mind. No one would lean back obediently if told, “It's there, even though you can't see it.” But if the Foundress Oyasama says, “Lean back with peace of mind,” then let's lean back obediently.　The Foundress taught that although Her form is invisible, She has not gone anywhere. She continues to protect us day by day, helping everyone just as before. Even though the figure is not visible, the Foundress has prepared a backrest we can safely lean on. Let us lean on it and follow in the Foundress's footsteps. The path the Foundress walks stretches endlessly, crossing fields and mountains. And the protection of salvation spreads throughout the world, connecting it all with a rainbow bridge.