Ofudesaki 10:067

Ofudesaki
Author: Miki Nakayama Date Published: 1998 Pages: 486 (English ed.) Part 1 Part 2 Part 3 Part 4 Part 5 Part 6 Part 7 Part 8 Part 9 Part 10 Part 11 Part 12 Part 13 Part 14 Part 15 Part 16 Part 17 unnumbered set

Ofudesaki 10:067 is a verse from the Ofudesaki. The English translation below is the sixth edition translation.

Content

Until today, you have not been able to see anything.	kyō made wa nani yo no koto mo miene domo	けふまてハ　なによの事も　みへねども
But when the time draws near, things will be seen naturally.	hi ga chikazukeba hitori mieru de	ひがちかづけば　ひとりみへるで

Alternate English translations

Third Edition

Until today nothing has really appeared. But when the day comes near, everything shall naturally come into your sight.

Inoue/Eynon

Until today, nothing particular has been visible. However, when the day approaches, the truth will reveal itself.

Commentary

Ofudesaki chushaku

This section contains translated material that has not yet been subjected to peer-review to check for accuracy and clarity. While the translator(s) have given their best effort to render Japanese text into English, we would like readers to keep in mind that the present translation may require further revising and refining. Any input to improve the present translation is greatly welcomed. Translator(s): Roy Forbes

10:67 Although you did not know anything until today, as the right time gradually approaches you will clearly and naturally gain insight into the course of the path.

『おふでさき註釈』、p. 161 六七、今日までは、何事もわからなかったけれども、だんだん時機が迫って来ると、自然に道筋が明らかに悟れるようになって来る。

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