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)
November Monthly Service Performed
The Church Headquarters’ November Monthly Service was solemnly conducted on the 26th with the Shinbashira presiding. Despite the chilly autumn weather, the worship halls and precincts were filled with a great number of people, including many who had returned to Jiba in pilgrimage tours organized by directly supervised churches. The…
Young Women’s Convention Inspires Participants
The 22nd Young Women’s Convention was conducted in the East Worship Hall on Nov. 3 under the sponsorship of Tenrikyo Women’s Association. The Women’s Association holds this convention once every three years for members who are between the ages of 16 and 25. This was the first convention presided over…
The 77th Annual Convention Held
The 77th Young Men’s Association Convention took place on October 27 in the Inner Courtyard of Church Headquarters, drawing some 18,000 members from both within Japan and overseas. The Shinbashira addressed the convention in his capacity as president of the Young Men’s Association. He spoke about the attitude appropriate for…
The Shinbashira’s Sermon at the Autumn Grand Service
We have just finished performing this year’s Autumn Grand Service. May I thank you for having attended in large numbers and request your attention while I deliver today’s sermon. The first words declared by God the Parent were: I am God of Origin, God in Truth. There is causality…
The Autumn Grand Service of the 164th Year of Tenrikyo: Day of Origin of the Teaching Commemorated
The Autumn Grand Service, commemorating the day of origin of the Teaching, was performed on October 26 in the Main Sanctuary of Church Headquarters with the Shinbashira presiding. Great numbers of followers filled the Main Sanctuary’s four worship halls, the Foundress’ Sanctuary, the Inner Courtyard, and the areas in front…
Tenri University Supports NGO for Crime Victims
Nara Crime Victims Support Center—Nara Prefecture’s first nongovernmental organization committed to providing psychological care and support for crime victims and their families—was formally launched at the founding meeting held on September 27 at Tenri University. This launch comes amid signs of rising public awareness and support of crime victims’ rights…