The 53rd Meeting for Teachers Who Nurture the Mind was held in the Home of the Parent on August 7 and 8 under the theme “Connecting.” Drawing 397 teachers, former teachers, and others concerned with education from all over the country, the meeting comprised working sessions, small group discussions, and…
On June 6, Tenrikyo UK Centre in Hendon, London, celebrated its 10th anniversary in the presence of Rev. Yoichiro Miyamori, head of Tenrikyo Overseas Department, and Rev. Yoshinori Tanaka, head of Tenrikyo Europe Centre located in Antony, a suburb of Paris. A total of 96 people attended the service commemorating…
On July 4, Action Day for the Heart-Clean Campaign was observed at about 350 venues throughout Japan. As a core activity of the Young Men’s Association organized at a local diocese level, this campaign centers around clean-up hinokishin conducted in each district once a month. The purpose of this activity…
The June Monthly Service was conducted on the 26th in the Main Sanctuary of Tenrikyo Church Headquarters with the Shinbashira presiding. Because of the rainy season, which in this region began a week later than average, it rained continually, making it a wet and humid Service day. Among worshipers wearing…
Salvation Work in Modern Society The latest session of the Church Head Ministers Seminar in Oyasato, organized by the Education and Nurture Department, took place from June 27 to 29 in the Home of the Parent. Intended for church head ministers who have been in that position for three to…
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…