Hinokishin is spontaneous action that expresses our gratitude for God the Parent’s providence.
Anyone–whether rich or poor, young or old–can do hinokishin so long as the mind of sincerity is present. In the Doctrine of Tenrikyo, we are taught: “As our perception of the divine blessings in every event grows keener day by day, our gratitude to God the Parent comes to be expressed in our attitude and in our actions. This is taught by God the Parent as hinokishin”. Hinokishin, therefore, refers to our daily actions that are an outpouring of joy, and it can take any form. Whatever actions we perform joyously and spiritedly with gratitude to God may be considered as hinokishin.
