The annual Sechi Festival was held at Jiba from January 5 to 7, drawing over 91,000 people from both within Japan and overseas. They were treated to zoni, roasted rice cakes served with greens in a clear broth. This traditional event at the Home of the Parent started in the…
On December 26, the final Monthly Service for the year of Oyasama’s 120th Anniversary was solemnly conducted at Church Headquarters. Throughout last year, which was designated as the “year of the 120th Anniversary of Oyasama,” each Monthly Service of Tenrikyo Church Headquarters was conducted “by receiving the truth of January…
Happy New Year! Last year, the year of the 120th Anniversary of Oyasama, the Home of the Parent was lively with great numbers of people returning to Jiba throughout the year, thanks to the sincere efforts you made through your respective roles and positions–as church head ministers, Yoboku, and followers–to…
On November 25, a ceremony commemorating the 40th anniversary of the Boys and Girls Association was conducted in Dining Hall 3 in the presence of the Shinbashira and his wife, as well as the former Shinbashira. The ceremony–which was attended by some 630 people including Director-in-Chief of Religious Affairs Zentaro…
The Interreligious Youth Meeting was held in Assisi from November 4 to 8 in commemoration of the 20th anniversary of the Day of Prayer for Peace. The Pontifical Council for Interreligious Dialogue organized the meeting with the aim of passing on the spirit of Assisi to the younger generation under…
Between November 11 and 19, Joyous Life Lectures were held at four venues in three European countries. The lectures, which were sponsored by Tenrikyo Overseas Department, introduced the basic teachings of Tenrikyo, targeting those still new to Tenrikyo and its teachings. Serving as the lecturer was Rev. Yoshihiko Shirokihara, head…