Today's Verse
This time, Tsukihi truly cannot bear to look on. I shall manifest all things whatever. (XII:3, 5)
Church Headquarters Plans Official Visits, Followed by District Lectures
On June 27, the day after Church Headquarters’ Monthly Service, Director-in-Chief of Administrative Affairs Masahiko Iburi announced at the monthly meeting of the Kanamekai (the association comprising the head ministers of all directly supervised churches) that, in anticipation of the 120th Anniversary of Oyasama to be observed in three years…
Action Day for “Heart-Clean Campaign”
The Action Day for the “Heart-Clean Campaign” was observed on Sunday, July 7. Clean-up hinokishin activities were held at 467 locations throughout Japan under the slogan, “Let’s come together in thankfulness for the blessings and engage in hinokishin with fellow members.” Tenrikyo Young Men’s Association has been promoting the “Heart-Clean…
TENRIKYO MISSION CENTER IN SINGAPORE: The Shinbashira Honors 30th Anniversary
On June 16, Tenrikyo Mission Center in Singapore conducted the service commemorating the 30th anniversary of its establishment, honored by the presence of the Shinbashira. About 230 followers, including those from neighboring countries, assembled at the mission center for the commemoration. The path of Tenrikyo in Singapore dates back to…
Excerpts from Tenrikyo Jiten: “Moderation” (Tsutsushimi)
Appearing in the Osashizu, The Divine Directions, this term indicates exercising moderation in thoughts and actions. Specifically, it refers to calming one’s agitated mind and ensuring that selfish thoughts do not arise. We read: Moderation is truth; moderation is the path. Moderation is the primary truth for the world. Moderation…
Shuyoka Faith Experience Speech: The Joy of Making Spiritual Growth by Kan Shang-tin
Having been able to enter Shuyoka, I can now live cheerfully, and I can smile. Some of my fellow students even confide their problems to me and let me share in their sorrows. My life has changed so much, all thanks to my faith in Tenrikyo. As a child, I…
Mission Center in Colombia Installs Its New Head
Former Head Minister of Sul América Church Masayuki Ishizaki was installed on June 9 as the 5th head of the Mission Center in Colombia in a service attended by Tenrikyo Overseas Department Vice Head Hiroaki Yamazawa and Latin America Section Chief Naotaro Shimizu. Originally from Japan, Rev. Ishizaki emigrated to…