Today's Verse
Though regret is so piled up within Me, I shall save all of you according to your minds.
However high My regret is piled, I shall work, holding fast to the utmost. (XV:15-17)
80th Hinokishin Day Observed
Now in its 80th year, Tenrikyo Hinokishin Day was observed in Japan on April 29 under the slogan, “Gratitude, moderation, mutual help—Let’s express the teachings with our attitude.” Hinokishin Day has gone through many changes since it was first inaugurated in 1932. […]
April Monthly Service Performed
On April 26, Tenrikyo Church Headquarters conducted its Monthly Service in the Main Sanctuary with the Shinbashira presiding as chief officiant. After expressing gratitude for God the Parent’s loving concern, the Shinbashira said in the Service prayer, “We Service performers as well as church head ministers and other Yoboku will…
94th Women’s Association Convention
On April 19, Tenrikyo Women’s Association held its 94th annual convention. About 45,000 members attended the event. At 8:00 a.m., the start of registration was announced. Groups of members, mostly led by a member bearing their chapter’s burgundy banner, filed into the Inner Courtyard one after another. Staff at the…
Large Number of followers Celebrate Oyasama’s 214th Birthday
Approximately 70,000 followers, including many from overseas, returned to Jiba to celebrate the 214th birthday of the everliving Oyasama, “our beloved Parent,” on April 18. […]
Installation Service for New Head at Philippines Center
On April 1, the installation service for Rev. Makoto Hamada as the fourth head of Tenrikyo Philippines Center in Manila was conducted. The event, which was also the center’s April monthly service, drew about 110 people, including Overseas Department Head Yoichiro Miyamori and Asia I Section Chief Shoji Sato. The…
This Month’s Message: Honesty
Oyasama took three unhulled grains of rice in Her hand and then placed them one at a time in the palm of Izo Iburi’s hand, saying: “This is early rising, this is honesty and this is work.” Anecdotes of Oyasama, no. 29 Let us think about honesty. The importance of…