Today's Verse
What do you think this path is about? It is to cleanse the heart of everyone in the world. (XVI:56-57)
From Shiawase o yobu kokoro by Eiji Ozaki: The Truth of Arising Occurrences (6)
As You Sow, So Shall You Reap We read in the Divine Directions: Listen and understand this truth called causality. Even if you try to cause something to happen, it may not happen. Even if you try not to let something happen, it may happen. Such is the truth of…
The 30th Anniversary of Sansai-no-Sato
On April 25, Tenrikyo Boys and Girls Association Headquarters held a ceremony to commemorate the 30th anniversary of Sansai-no-Sato with the presence of the Shinbashira and the former Shinbashira. Sansai-no-Sato, which is a Tenrikyo outdoor activity center located in Nara City, was opened in 1971 as a training center for…
April Monthly Service Performed
On April 26, the April Monthly Service of Tenrikyo Church Headquarters was performed in the Main Sanctuary, with the Shinbashira presiding, and was attended by large numbers of followers. A chilly breeze was occasionally blowing, but warm spring sunlight glistened on the green bronze roofing tiles of the Foundress’…
Tenrikyo Hinokishin Day: Followers Engage in Hinokishin Around the World
Tenrikyo Hinokishin Day was observed at more than 1,700 locations throughout Japan on May 13 as well as at about 90 locations in 23 overseas countries on different days, each participant striving to practice the motto for this year’s Hinokishin Day, which was: “Now is the time for world salvation.…
Women’s Association Holds 83rd Convention
The 83rd Convention of Tenrikyo Women’s Association was conducted in the Inner Courtyard of Tenrikyo Church Headquarters on April 19, the day following the Oyasama Birth Celebration Service. This year, approximately 60,000 members returned to the Home of the Parent to attend the convention. Since last year’ s convention commemorated…
Head Ministers Seminar in Oyasato Begins
The Head Ministers Seminar in Oyasato, sponsored by Church Headquarters, commenced with the opening of Session l on April 4. This seminar, which is a three-day program, is offered in 19 sessions altogether, and each church head minister is expected to attend one session. So far, four sessions have been…