Today's Verse
If I should make the origin of human beings known to the whole world,
Then I shall provide any salvation whatever. With but a word, I shall save you all. (XII:128-130)
May Monthly Service Performed
Tenrikyo Church Headquarters conducted the May Monthly Service on the 26th with the Shinbashira presiding as chief officiant at the Main Sanctuary. Shortly before 9:00 a.m., the Shinbashira and the other Service performers left the Staff Quarters to pay respects at the Foundress’ Sanctuary and the Memorial Hall before proceeding…
This Month’s Message: In Accordance with God’s Intention
Oyasama once said: “If you do such a thing God shall withdraw.” Anecdotes of Oyasama, no. 73 Apparently, there is a Yiddish proverb that says, “Man plans and God laughs.” We humans do our calculations and make our plans based on what suits our convenience. We then try to carry…
Hinokishin Day across the World
This year’s Tenrikyo Hinokishin Day was observed at various locations in a number of countries by the end of May. On Oahu Island in Hawaii, for instance, 140 people engaged in clean-up hinokishin on May 4 at the Honolulu Zoo—which has been a Hinokishin Day site in Hawaii for the…
Tenri University Holds Exhibition at SOAS, University of London
Sponsored by Tenri University and the School of Oriental and African Studies (SOAS), the University of London, an exhibition is being held under the title “1000 Years of the Art of Japanese Books: Treasures from Tenri Central Library” at Brunei Gallery of SOAS from April 18 to June 22, 2013.…
Tenrikyo Hinokishin Day Observed
This year’s Tenrikyo Hinokishin Day was observed across Japan and overseas on April 29. The theme for this year was: “Now is a season for salvation: Let’s do hinokishin!” With a sense of gratitude in their minds, followers engaged in hinokishin at various places in their communities. The Home of…
Seminar for Young Women Leaders Held
Tenrikyo Women’s Association held its Seminar for Young Women Leaders at Moya 38 on February 11 and 12, 2013. A total of 374 young women leaders from directly supervised chapters and diocese chapters attended the seminar. The Young Women’s Convention, scheduled for November 4 of this year, will be held…