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The 54th Meeting for Newly Appointed Church Head Ministers was held on May 27 and 28 in the Home of the Parent with a total of 505 participants. Attending this study session were 331 new head ministers–all of whom had been appointed between October last year and April this year–and…
Tenrikyo Overseas Department has published a new volume, My Hopes for the Young: Excerpts from the Second Shinbashira’s Talks. The new book is a translation of Seinen ni nozomu, a collection of short passages excerpted from addresses that were delivered by Shozen Nakayama, the second Shinbashira, before audiences comprising young…
The May Monthly Service was conducted on the 26th at Church HeadquartersEwith the Shinbashira presiding as chief officiant. It was a gorgeous day with bright blue skies and lush green foliage. The Service commenced shortly after 9:00 a.m., when the Shinbashira and other Service performers entered the Main Sanctuary after…
The 84th Convention of Tenrikyo Women’s Association was conducted in the Inner Courtyard of Tenrikyo Church Headquarters on April 19, the day following the Oyasama Birth Celebration Service. Approximately 76,000 people returned to the Home of the Parent to attend this year’s convention, which commemorated Mrs. Harue Nakayama’s installation as…
Tenrikyo Hinokishin Day was observed at about 2,400 locations throughout Japan on May 12 as well as at other locations in overseas countries on different days. Selfless and thankful action, known as hinokishin, is performed by Tenrikyo followers day after day whereby their joy at being alive is expressed through…
Pondering indicates thinking carefully and deeply. The very last verse of the Ofudesaki, The Tip of the Writing Brush, says: I earnestly request each and everyone of you to ponder deeply over these teaching. XVII:75 It may be inferred from this verse that God’s intention is described in the Ofudesaki…