Articles and exerpts from a variety of books, on the teachings of Tenrikyo
Church Headquarters held the traditional New Year’s event called “Sechi Festival” at the Home of the Parent, from January 5 to 7. The event has continued since the days when Oyasama was physically present. In anticipation of observing the 140th Anniversary of Oyasama this year, many church groups and families…
The Oyasama 140th Anniversary Overseas Followers Gathering was held on January 24, two days before the anniversary, at Tenrikyo Overseas Department, located in East Right Wing 4 of the Oyasato-yakata building-complex, with some 400 followers from overseas in attendance. The event provided an opportunity for these pilgrims to come together,…
The Sincerity of All Followers Gathers in the Home of the Parent: Reporting the “Three Years, One Thousand Days” Journey to Oyasama The sincerity of followers from across the world—all aspiring to bring joy and peace of mind to the everliving Oyasama—gathered in the Home of the Parent. This year…
May I express my sincere appreciation to all of you for returning to Jiba from various parts of the world, both within the country and overseas, to attend today’s Oyasama 140th Anniversary Service. As we have now duly completed the performance of the Service, I would like to take this…
The annual Tenrikyo Hinokishin Day was held on April 29, under the theme: “Let us carry out hinokishin in unity of mind during this season for spiritual growth.” The event took place at approximately 1,180 venues across Japan. Overseas as well, on the same day or on different days, followers…
The April Monthly Service of Tenrikyo Church Headquarters was performed on the 26th in the Main Sanctuary, with Successor-Designate Daisuke Nakayama serving as chief officiant on behalf of the Shinbashira. In the Service prayer, Rev. Nakayama first expressed gratitude to God the Parent for constantly watching over us children out…