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TENRIKYO WOMEN’S ASSOCIATION CONVENTION
On April 19, the day after the Oyasama Birth Celebration Service, the Women’s Association held its 88th annual convention in Church Headquarters’ Inner Courtyard. According to the association, the event drew 57,000 members, including many from overseas, who pledged to make further spiritual growth as the “foundation of the path”…
9,000 Gather in the Home of the Parent for Students’ Spring Pilgrimage to Jiba
On March 28, the Oyasama 120th Anniversary Students’ Spring Pilgrimage to Jiba, cosponsored by the Students Association and the Students Advisory Committee, was held in the Home of the Parent under the theme “Let us convey the intention of the Parent to all friends throughout the world.” The convention drew…
2006 English Class of Shuyoka: 21 Attend Three-Month Spiritual Development Course
The Joyous Life Lecture was conducted at six venues in Australia and New Zealand from March 1 through 12, attracting a total attendance of 142 people. The 32nd English class of Shuyoka (the three-month Spiritual Development Course) began in the Home of the Parent on April 1 as part of…
Ninety-three Missionaries Resolve to Devote an Entire Year to Salvation Work
A seminar for new residents of missionary houses was held at the Home of the Parent on March 29 and 30. This year, 93 prospective missionaries, ranging in age from 19 to 69, entered missionary houses in 15 locations, including America Missionary House, located in Los Angeles, where two have…
Joyous Life Lecture Held in Oceania
The Joyous Life Lecture was conducted at six venues in Australia and New Zealand from March 1 through 12, attracting a total attendance of 142 people. Since 2004, the Oceania Diocese has been asking missionaries who have experience in sprinkling the fragrance of the teachings and engaging in salvation work…
70,000 Assemble to Celebrate Oyasama’s 208th Birthday
Seventy thousand followers, including many from overseas, were at the Home of the Parent on April 18 to attend the Oyasama Birth Celebration Service, which was led by the Shinbashira, the leader of Tenrikyo. The festive occasion marked the 208th birthday of the everliving Oyasama, “our beloved Parent,” who guides…