The 2010 session of Tenri Environment Forum was held from June 9 to 20 in Tenri City. During the session, an exhibition highlighted some important environmental challenges and efforts in the areas of education, business, public sector policy, and community engagement. In addition, a symposium, a firefly watching evening, and…
As reported in last month’s issue, Tenri University’s Oyasato Institute for the Study of Religion is currently presenting a public lecture series entitled “Modern Society and Tenrikyo.” The third lecture in the series was delivered on June 25 by Prof. Midori Horiuchi, researcher at the institute, who explored the significance…
Tenrikyo Kawaramachi Grand Church organized gagaku (traditional Japanese court music) performances in Germany and Holland from October 27 to November 9. Under the auspices of the cities of Kyoto and Cologne as well as with substantial support from the followers in the region, the group sought to promote cultural exchange…
On November 26, Church Headquarters conducted its November Monthly Service in the Main Sanctuary, with the Shinbashira presiding as chief officiant. It was a balmy autumn day with very little wind, where the mild sunshine illuminated the colored tree leaves in the precincts as well as in the mountains stretching…
The Lecture for Mothers, hosted by the Women’s Association, was held on the afternoon of November 26 at Tenri City Auditorium, drawing 964 people. The lecture was held five times this year, drawing a total of 4,894 people. The lecturer was Mrs. Yoko Fukuda, wife of the head minister of…
On November 25, Tenrikyo Students Advisory Committee organized the Students Nurturers Convention in Dining Hall 2. The convention was attended by approximately 800 members of students advisory committees of directly supervised churches and dioceses. At the convention, Director-in-Chief of Administrative Affairs Yoshitaro Ueda began his address by saying: “The Students…