The unity of mind among us indicates the way we feel great joy in our innate abilities and dedicate these to our unity in total joy. It does not refer to a state in which everyone does the same thing. Rather, it describes the way all of us contribute our particular abilities and qualities, while helping one another, to maintaining splendid joy in the world.

October 18, 1953: 25th Anniversary of Ichiretsukai Foundation

In what sorts of situations does Oyasama use the expression "unity of mind"? In what sorts of contexts does She use the expression "single-heartedness with God"? The important thing, frankly, is to inquire into these questions first and foremost. To use those expressions on the sole basis of your personal interpretation might lead to an error. A unity of mind indicates that, though having different roles to play, we should unite our minds and fulfill our roles without attachment or desire. It does not mean that everyone should do the same thing as everyone else. It is by drawing on our varied capacities and qualities while following the Divine Truth--whereby we have been assigned our individual roles, whether men or women, young or old--that all of us are to move forward by cooperating with one another with our minds united as one and united in joyousness. Such is the Divine Truth, and this is what has been indicated by the expressions in question.

April 21, 1955: 31st Tenrikyo Young Men's Association Convention

The term "unity of mind" as used in this path does not imply that everyone should do the same thing; rather, it describes the way in which all people, united in sincerity, help one another by doing whatever they can according to their own abilities.

July 28, 1959: 14th Training Course in Jiba for University and High School Students

Some have developed considerable craftsmanship, some are exceptionally intelligent, some have great physical strength at their disposal, and so forth. We are thus born with or endowed with differing qualities. We will be able to attain a unity of mind if we help one another by drawing on our personal qualities.

July 28, 1959: 14th Training Course in Jiba for University and High School Students

The point emphasized by the expression "unity of mind" is that we should all be of the same mind while performing our respective tasks. Unity of mind certainly does not indicate that all of us should do exactly the same thing. Rather, its significance lies in uniting our minds and cooperating with one another.

April 21, 1966: 42nd Tenrikyo Young Men's Association Convention