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The Women’s Association held an extraordinary committee meeting on August 29 amid efforts to have “buds sprout” from the “knot” of the passing of its 5th president, Mrs. Masa Nakayama, on August 15. The meeting paved the way for establishing a 31-member presidential recommendation committee in accordance with rules and…
The Head Ministers Seminar in Oyasato—a three-day program offered by Church Headquarters in 19 sessions beginning in April—came to a close on September 16. Altogether, the seminar drew almost 15,000 head ministers, who spent three days with fellow head ministers in one or another of the 19 sessions held at…
“Water” (Mizu) Water is used as a metaphorical, symbolical expression of the providence of God the Parent. The metaphor of water often plays a prominent role in explaining the teachings. 1) As a metaphor for the providence of God the Parent, water may symbolize the way God the Parent works…
Tenrikyo Disaster Relief Hinokishin Corps went into action in Taiwan, which was hit by powerful Typhoon Nari on September 16. The typhoon hit land at the northern part of the island, moved west-southwest very slowly, and hovered off the island for about five days, dumping record amounts of rain. It…
In the wake of the terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center in New York City on September 11, President George Bush proclaimed September 14 as a national day of prayer and remembrance for the victims of the attacks, and he asked that places of worship in the United States…
The August Monthly Service was solemnly conducted at Tenrikyo Church Headquarters on the 26th with the Shinbashira presiding. In the Service prayer, the Shinbashira thanked God the Parent for the many blessings we were shown during the month, including the safe completion of the Children’s Pilgrimage to Jiba on August…