We have duly been able to conclude the Spring Grand Service of the 165th year of the Teaching. To all of you who returned to Jiba from near and far to attend today’s Service, I want to express my deep appreciation. As I wish to take this opportunity to share…
The following verses from the Ofudesaki succinctly address spiritual growth. There are a great number of people living throughout the world, but their minds are all as if in a haze. Day by day, your innermost heart will be purified and understanding will come. You will come to see…
After the evening service on January 4, the annual New Year’s meeting took place at the Assembly Hall of Tenrikyo Church Headquarters. Attending the meeting were 644 officials of Church Headquarters, head ministers of directly supervised churches, superintendents of dioceses, members of the Assembly, and committee members of Tenrikyo associations.…
The New Year’s Day Service of Church Headquarters, celebrating the 165th year of Tenrikyo, was conducted in the Main Sanctuary with the Shinbashira presiding. Shortly before five o’clock, elegant gagaku music resonated throughout the Home of the Parent, where large numbers of followers had gathered for the Service not only…
The annual Sechi Festival, which adds to the New Year’s celebration at the Home of the Parent, was held from January 5 to 7. This traditional event has been held since the days when Oyasama was physically present. This year, 100,202 people returned to Jiba to enjoy the occasion. The…
The last Monthly Service for the 164th year of Tenrikyo was conducted solemnly on December 26 with the Shinbashira presiding, as frigid weather enveloped those attending the Service at the Home of the Parent. In the prayer, the Shinbashira expressed his gratitude for the unchanging blessings of God the Parent.…