The construction for the westward expansion of the Sanctuary precincts, which began in June 2003, has made greater-than-expected progress thanks to the sincere efforts of all followers. The earth-carrying hinokishin will, therefore, conclude five months ahead of schedule, with a closing ceremony to be held on October 31 with the…
Three overseas students took part in Head Minister Qualification Course Two, held at the Home of the Parent from September 27 to October 19. The students (two from the United States mainland and one from Hawaii), who had completed Course One last month, sought to deepen their understanding of the…
The September Monthly Service was performed in the Main Sanctuary of Tenrikyo Church Headquarters on the morning of the 26th. The Service began with the Shinbashira’s prayer in which he expressed appreciation for the constant blessings that God the Parent bestows upon humankind. He then quoted verse IX:7 of The…
Tenrikyo Mission Headquarters of Hawaii, located in Honolulu, celebrated the 50th anniversary of its establishment on September 18, with the presence of the Shinbashira and his wife. For the anniversary service, some 550 followers assembled not only from such Hawaiian islands as Oahu, Hawaii, Maui, and Kauai, but also from…
From September 5 to 7, representatives of Tenrikyo participated in a major interreligious gathering, held in Milan, Italy. The 18th meeting, organized by the Community of Sant’Egidio, had the theme “Religions and Cultures: The Courage to Forge a New Spiritual Humanism” and was attended by about 500 people from 50…
The 19th Universal Brotherhood Seminar was held at the Home of the Parent on August 27 with 190 participants. The seminar, organized by Tenrikyo Committee for Promotion of Integration, seeks to promote the teaching “We Are All Brothers and Sisters.” This time, the seminar focused on domestic violence including child…