Today's Verse
In this cleansing, there shall be no discrimination between those within and the world. I shall manifest all of the mind of each of you. (XII:1-2)
University Division of the Students Training Course Held
The University Division of the Students Training Course was held from March 3 through 9 at the Home of the Parent. Sponsored by Tenrikyo Church Headquarters, this course provided an opportunity for young people to deepen their understanding of Tenrikyo and share the joy of faith with one another. Taking…
Hinokishin School Symposium Discusses Social Withdrawal
Living as they do in increasingly complex social environments, growing numbers of people in Japan–especially among the young–are becoming socially withdrawn. They experience a loss of interest in normal social activities, cut themselves off from others, and seclude themselves in their houses for extended periods of time. In an effort…
Spring Grand Service Performed
The Shinbashira led the congregation in the Spring Grand Service on January 26 at the Main Sanctuary of Tenrikyo Church Headquarters. His sermon stressed that now was the season for all followers to do the “foundation work in spiritual construction” in order to prepare for the 120th Anniversary of Oyasama.…
The Shinbashira’s Sermon at the Spring Grand Service
We have duly been able to conclude the Spring Grand Service of the 165th year of the Teaching. To all of you who returned to Jiba from near and far to attend today’s Service, I want to express my deep appreciation. As I wish to take this opportunity to share…
Tenrikyo Terminology—Excerpt from Tenrikyo Jiten: “Spiritual Growth” (Kokoro no seijin)
The following verses from the Ofudesaki succinctly address spiritual growth. There are a great number of people living throughout the world, but their minds are all as if in a haze. Day by day, your innermost heart will be purified and understanding will come. You will come to see…
The Shinbashira Addresses New Year’s Meeting
After the evening service on January 4, the annual New Year’s meeting took place at the Assembly Hall of Tenrikyo Church Headquarters. Attending the meeting were 644 officials of Church Headquarters, head ministers of directly supervised churches, superintendents of dioceses, members of the Assembly, and committee members of Tenrikyo associations.…