The annual Sechi Festival was held from January 5 to 7 at the Home of the Parent. This is a century-old traditional event that dates back to the 1860, when Oyasama was physically present. Many families and groups of followers from various places around the country returned to Jiba to…
The Overseas Department’s International Network for Mutual Help made a monetary donation to aid victims of Typhoon Haiyan, which struck the central Philippines on November 8. On the 20th, the network donated 3 million yen through Tenrikyo Mission Center in the Philippines to a local foundation affiliated with the ABS-CBN,…
As it is almost the end of the year, this article briefly touches on some of the various events of the past year, including pre-anniversary activities leading up to the 130th Anniversary of Oyasama. All directly supervised churches received “Visits by Church Headquarters Officials”—which had begun in November last year—and…
The November Monthly Service was performed on the 26th in the Main Sanctuary with the Shinbashira presiding as chief officiant. In the Service prayer, the Shinbashira expressed appreciation for God the Parent’s love that guides people along the path of spiritual growth while helping them go through many a difficulty…
The Oyasato Fusekomi Department of Tenrikyo Language Institute (TLI) conducted mission training in Kobe for a week beginning on November 11. This training was designed to provide an opportunity for students to be exposed to and learn Oyasama’s Divine Model and the hardships of early followers through devoting themselves to…
On November 4, the 27th Young Women’s Convention, sponsored by Tenrikyo Women’s Association Headquarters, was held in the Inner Courtyard of Church Headquarters under the theme “In gratitude for God the Parent’s blessings, let’s convey the teachings and spread joy. Let’s return to Jiba bringing people to attend the Besseki…