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The Boys and Girls Association Headquarters held a pep rally on May 26 for the 50th Children’s Pilgrimage to Jiba, which is scheduled to begin on July 26 and last 10 days under the theme: “Gratitude, Joy, Hinokishin.” The rally, held at the Home of the Parent, drew 1,400 association…
This year’s Tenrikyo Hinokishin Day was observed on May 18 at about 2,000 locations throughout Japan. It was also conducted at scores of locations in overseas countries on a variety of days, mostly in May. Many of the participants brought their children with them in order to implement this year’s…
The 29th English class of Shuyoka (the three-month Spiritual Development Course) began in the Home of the Parent on April 1 as part of the 744th session of Shuyoka, which has a total of 725 students. This year, there are 14 participants from various countries: four from the U.S.A., three…
A Gathering for Parents Concerned about Social Withdrawal (referring to a condition in which the affected individuals shun society for six months or more, for instance, by shutting themselves in their rooms) was held in Doyusha Hall on the afternoon of April 26. The event drew 56 participants including parents…
The April Monthly Service of Tenrikyo Church Headquarters was performed in the Main Sanctuary on the 26th with the Shinbashira presiding. Azaleas in full bloom welcomed followers who had returned to the Home of the Parent. At nine o’clock in the morning, the Shinbashira, accompanied by other Service performers, worshiped…
On April 19, the day after the Oyasama Birth Celebration Service, the Women’s Association held its 85th annual convention in Church Headquarters’ Inner Courtyard, drawing some 57,000 members including many from overseas. This year being the first year of Tenrikyo’s “three years, one thousand days” season leading up to the…