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Joyous Life Lecture Held at Four Locations in Europe
In September 2008, the Joyous Life Lecture was conducted at four locations in Europe–Paris on the 21st, Cologne on the 24th, Leeds on the 27th, and London on the 28th–drawing a total of 244 people. The lectures are mainly designed to introduce and explain the teachings to beginners and non-followers.…
September Monthly Service Performed
The September Monthly Service of Tenrikyo Church Headquarters was conducted in the Main Sanctuary on the 26th with the Shinbashira presiding as chief officiant. As it had been raining since early morning, the worshipers made their way to the Sanctuaries under the cover of umbrellas. During the Service, the hills…
Special Report: A Grandfather Speaks a Month after the Kidnapping and Murder of His Grandson in Afghanistan
On the afternoon of August 26, after the August Monthly Service at Church Headquarters, Shikataro Ito was in a vehicle that left Jiba and was heading back to Shizuoka with a number of fellow worshipers from Kakegawa Branch Church. Someone in the pilgrimage group received a call on their cell…
“Gatherings for Tenri Young Men: Unity and Progress” Get Underway
On August 30, the first “Gatherings for Tenri Young Men: Unity and Progress” were conducted at venues in Tokyo, Hokkaido, and Saitama Prefecture. The gatherings are intended to provide all association members with an opportunity to renew their self-awareness as Arakitoryo, pioneers of the path, and resolve to strive for…
Europe Young People’s Convention Held in France
The Europe Young People’s Convention was held at Tenrikyo Europe Centre in Antony, France, between August 29 and 31. The convention was organized in response to the Seminar for Successors held at the Home of the Parent, the Overseas Seminar for Successors held at 17 overseas venues, and the Young…
High School Division of Students Training Course Held at the Home of the Parent
The High School Division of the Students Training Course was held at the Home of the Parent from August 9 through 15. This year, 652 male and 803 female high school students (a total of 1,455 participants) attended the course from all parts of Japan to study the teachings, reflect…