Articles and exerpts from a variety of books, on the teachings of Tenrikyo
Happy New Year. I would like to express my sincere appreciation to you for devoting yourselves to the work of the path last year despite many restrictions. Even though we are not sure how the COVID-19 pandemic is going to play out or whether or not it will come to…
The Anecdote (Summary) One day, Tokichi Izumita was held up by three highwaymen on the Jusan Pass. At that time the teaching of “a thing lent, a thing borrowed,” which he had often been taught, flashed across his mind. He obediently took off his coat, kimono, and everything just…
The Anecdote (Summary) Zensuke Uno returned to Jiba about the middle of autumn in 1882 with his wife and three of their children, as well as a follower and her daughter. The purpose was to offer thanks to God for saving the life of his wife, Misa, who had…
Developing Human Resources for the Joyous Life Hand in Hand and Nurturing Them in Unity of Mind This spring marked the 80th anniversary of Shuyoka, the three-month Spiritual Development Course offered in Jiba, which was established in 1941. Over the decades, many people have attended the program in hopes of…
Various improvements are currently being made in the Main Sanctuary and other parts of the Sanctuary precincts for the convenience of visitors. Recently, as part of the measures to prevent the spread of the novel coronavirus, new wooden foot-operated disinfection stands were installed in the Main Sanctuary and other areas.…
The Anecdote (Summary) Komakichi Komatsu, who lived in Osaka, returned to Jiba for the first time in July 1882, led by Tokichi Izumita, his spiritual guide, in order to offer his gratitude. This was soon after his recovery from cholera and the beginning of his faith. When Komakichi was…