Today's Verse
August Monthly Service Performed
The August Monthly Service was conducted at Tenrikyo Church Headquarters on the 26th with the Shinbashira presiding. At 9:00 A.M., amid the elegant sounds of gagaku music, the Shinbashira and the other Service performers left the Staff Quarters to offer worship at the Foundress’ Sanctuary and the Memorial Hall before…
English Class of Head Minister Qualification Course One Held
The Head Minister Qualification Course One was held at the Home of the Parent from August 27 to September 14. This course is designed to train and nurture ministers (kyoto) who have a heightened awareness of being Yoboku and a strong sense of mission and who aspire to work for…
Tenrikyo Basics Course Lowers Age Requirement to Fifteen
Tenrikyo Education and Nurture Department has decided to lower the minimum age requirement for attending Tenrikyo Basics Course from 17 to 15. This revision will come into effect on October 1. In anticipation of the 120th Anniversary of Oyasama, it is hoped that ever more people will take advantage of…
Over 1,600 Students Share Joy of Faith and Cultivate Lifelong Friendships at 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, 728 male and 913 female high school students (a total of 1,641 participants) gathered from all parts of Japan to talk about their faith with fellow…
Meeting for Teachers Held in the Home of the Parent
The 48th Meeting for Teachers Who Nurture the Mind, formerly called “Tenrikyo Teachers Meeting,” was held in the Home of the Parent on August 7 and 8. Nearly 400 teachers, former teachers, and others concerned with education came from all over the country to participate. The meeting is held every…
July Monthly Service Performed Joyously
Tenrikyo Church Headquarters conducted its July Monthly Service on the 26th at the Main Sanctuary with the Shinbashira presiding. Due to the approaching typhoon Banyan, it started to rain on the previous night and continued to rain through the Service. Despite the weather, a large number of followers returned to…