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)
This Month’s Message: Twice As Much Strength
Once Oyasama instructed a follower to grasp Her wrist and squeeze it as hard as he could, saying, “Put your strength behind it.” As he did so, he found that the harder he squeezed, the more his wrist hurt. She said: “You do not have any more strength, do you?”…
August 2012 Monthly Service
The August Monthly Service of Tenrikyo Church Headquarters was conducted on the 26th, with the Shinbashira presiding as chief officiant. Shortly before 9:00 a.m., the Shinbashira left the Staff Quarters to proceed to the Main Sanctuary. On his way, he paid his respects at the Foundress’ Sanctuary and the Memorial…
Singapore Center Celebrates 40th Anniversary
On August 19, Tenrikyo Mission Center in Singapore held the service commemorating its 40th anniversary in the presence of the Shinbashira Zenji Nakayama and his wife, Harue Nakayama. […]
Students Association of Taiwan 2012 Pilgrimage to Jiba
The Students Association of Taiwan held its 10th annual Students’ Pilgrimage to Jiba between August 16 and 28. A total of 25 students participated this year. […]
2012 Children’s Pilgrimage to Jiba: “Filled with Joy! Hinokishin!” (updated)
This year’s Children’s Pilgrimage to Jiba began on July 26 upon the conclusion of the July Monthly Service at Church Headquarters and came to a close on August 4. The theme for this year’s Children’s Pilgrimage was “Filled with Joy! Hinokishin!” […]
July 2012 Monthly Service performed
The July Monthly Service was conducted on the 26th in the Main Sanctuary of Tenrikyo Church Headquarters with the Shinbashira presiding as chief officiant. On that day, an area of high pressure lay over the Japanese archipelago, and many parts of Japan had a scorching summer day. The Home of…