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This year’s Tenrikyo Nioigake Day was observed between September 28 and 30, wrapping up the month that Tenrikyo annually designates as the month to vigorously engage in “nioigake” or “sprinkling the fragrance of the teachings.” This year, Tenrikyo Nioigake Day was organized under the same theme as in previous years:…
The August Monthly Service of Tenrikyo Church Headquarters was performed on the 26th in the Main Sanctuary. Serving as chief officiant on behalf of the Shinbashira, who is recuperating, Successor-Designate Daisuke Nakayama said in the Service prayer: “All of us Service performers as well as church head ministers and other…
The Oyasato Seminar—a summer program that teaches high-school-age participants from overseas countries about the Tenrikyo faith—was held this summer, once again, in the Home of the Parent. The Spanish Course, the Portuguese Course, and the Chinese Course, as well as English Courses I and III began on July 10 and…
Any person who is 17 years of age or older is eligible for admission to Shuyoka, the three-month Spiritual Development Course offered in the Home of the Parent. Shuyoka students study the teachings and strive to become Yoboku who implement the Joyous Life, sow seeds of sincerity at Jiba, reflect…
On June 24, the fifth memorial service for the third Shinbashira, Zenye Nakayama—who passed away for rebirth on the same day in 2014 at the age of 81—was duly conducted at Church Headquarters with Successor-Designate Daisuke Nakayama presiding as chief officiant. The service was attended by a great many people…
The annual Children’s Pilgrimage to Jiba was held between July 26 and August 4 in the Home of the Parent. This year’s theme was the same as last year: “Gratitude! In joy we are united, to the Home of the Parent!” For this summer festival, which features a nightly parade…