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On April 1, the installation service for Rev. Makoto Hamada as the fourth head of Tenrikyo Philippines Center in Manila was conducted. The event, which was also the center’s April monthly service, drew about 110 people, including Overseas Department Head Yoichiro Miyamori and Asia I Section Chief Shoji Sato. The…
On April 3, Tenri Health Care University held its first ever entrance ceremony in the university’s auditorium in the presence of the Shinbashira. It was established by consolidating and reorganizing Tenri Nursing School and Tenri School of Medical Technology into a single university. The new university will assume the task…
On March 11, the Paris-based headquarters of the UNESCO (United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization) hosted a tribute concert to remember and comfort the victims of last year’s March 11 earthquake and tsunami, as well as to express Japan’s gratitude to the world for support in the aftermath of…
On March 29 and 30, a preliminary seminar for new residents of missionary houses was held in the Home of the Parent. A total of 79 new recruits (61 men and 18 women) from various age-groups and backgrounds will devote one year to sprinkling the fragrance and engaging in salvation…
On March 28, this year’s Students’ Spring Pilgrimage to Jiba was held in the Home of the Parent. The slogan this year was, “Spreading the Parent’s intention to our fellow students in the world: Connecting our hearts to Jiba!” About 5,000 high school- and college-aged members of Tenrikyo Students Association…
On March 26, the Monthly Service was conducted at Tenrikyo Church Headquarters with the Shinbashira presiding as chief officiant. In the Service prayer, the Shinbashira first expressed gratitude for God’s deep love and blessings that provide people with guidance on their journey of spiritual growth toward the Joyous Life. He…