On October 27, Tenrikyo Young Men’s Association sponsored its 76th annual convention in the Inner Courtyard of Church Headquarters. More than 17,000 people, including many from overseas, participated in the convention. At 10:00 a.m., the Shinbashira, who is also the president of the association, ushered the former Shinbashira and Women’s…
The Autumn Grand Service, commemorating the day of origin of the Teaching, was performed on October 26 in the Main Sanctuary of Church Headquarters with the Shinbashira officiating. Great numbers of followers, including many from overseas, filled up the Main Sanctuary’s four worship halls, the Foundress’ Sanctuary, the Inner Courtyard,…
The Impartial Mind of the Parent Permit me to quote the following: This event is said to have taken place on April 17, 1881. Umejiro Izutsu and Shirobei Umetani, both from Osaka, ran into each other on the road. As it happened, they were both heading for Jiba in…
The September Monthly Service was conducted on September 26 with the Shinbashira presiding. To commence the Service, the Shinbashira, accompanied by the other Service performers, worshiped at the Foundress’ Sanctuary and the Memorial Hall before proceeding to the Main Sanctuary, where he read the prayer to God the Parent. The…
Tenrikyo Disaster Relief Hinokishin Corps was mobilized in Aichi Prefecture, which was hit hardest by the torrential rains brought by the autumnal rain front and Typhoon No. 14 between September 11 and 12. The Shonai River broke through an embankment while 100 meters of flood defenses on the Shin River,…
On October 1, Tenri Yotokuin Children’s Home opened a center to provide general welfare support for children and families in local communities. Commissioned by Nara Prefecture, this center, called Tenri Child and Family Support Center, is one of only two such centers established in the prefecture. Two counselors and a…