Tenri University’s Oyasato Institute for the Study of Religion held the fifth Mission Forum on March 25. This forum provides opportunities to reflect on the history of the overseas mission and to think about how Tenrikyo should conduct its activities if they are to be sustainable into the future. Entitled…
The International Network for Mutual Help, based in the Overseas Department, held its 13th annual charity bazaar on April 12 on the department’s premises as part of its effort to raise funds for international aid. This network, besides such fundraising activities, collects and provides information on international aid in cooperation…
This is a translation of an article written by Rev. Michinori Hara, head minister of Yoshu Branch Church, for the Tenri Jiho newspaper’s column entitled “The Ofudesaki, My Companion along the Way.” Nothing should be called illness. Should your body be afflicted, it is God’s call for your service. Ofudesaki…
This is a translation of an article written by Rev. Hiroki Ishii, head minister of Chikumiya Branch Church, for the Tenri Jiho newspaper’s column entitled “The Ofudesaki, My Companion along the Way.” Ponder from your innermost heart to understand. Through saving others, you will be saved. Ofudesaki III:47 On June…
Singapore On April 12, Tenrikyo Mission Center in Singapore conducted its April monthly service, which was also performed as the dedication service for the installation of the seventh head of the center, Rev. Masaharu Matsuda. With Director-in-Chief of Administrative Affairs Masahiko Iburi and Asia I Section Chief Shoji Sato of…
Tenrikyo Mission Headquarters in South Korea held its first Spiritual Development Course from January 18 to February 17, making it the fourth mission headquarters to host the one-month course. This comes as the Mission Headquarters in South Korea prepares to celebrate the 100th year since its forerunner, Korea Missionary Office,…