Today's Verse
This time, Tsukihi truly cannot bear to look on. I shall manifest all things whatever. (XII:3, 5)
May 2020 Monthly Service
The May Monthly Service of Tenrikyo Church Headquarters was performed on the 26th in the Main Sanctuary, with Successor-Designate Daisuke Nakayama serving as chief officiant on behalf of the Shinbashira. On the 14th, the day the state of emergency was lifted in many parts of Japan including Nara Prefecture, where…
Insights into the Anecdotes: Umejiro Izutsu (1838–1896), Anecdote 71 “In Such a Heavy Rain”
The Anecdote (Summary) On April 14, 1880, Umejiro Izutsu and his wife returned to Jiba for the first time, bringing along their daughter Tane. It had been raining hard when they left Osaka the previous morning but the weather cleared up toward noon. They stayed overnight on the way…
Special Interview with Director-in-Chief of Administrative Affairs Zensuke Nakata: To Overcome the Huge “Knot” Caused by the Spread of COVID-19
—How do you perceive the current worsening situation caused by the spread of the coronavirus? First of all, I would like to express my deepest condolences over those who passed away from COVID-19 and my heartfelt appreciation to those, including medical professionals, who have been working at the forefront to…
Four Attend English Class of Shuyoka This Year
The 46th English Class of Shuyoka (the three-month Spiritual Development Course) began in the Home of the Parent on April 1 as part of the 948th session of Shuyoka. This year, there are four participants from three countries: two from the United States (one from the mainland and the other…
April 2020 Monthly Service
The April Monthly Service of Tenrikyo Church Headquarters was performed on the 26th in the Main Sanctuary, with Successor-Designate Daisuke Nakayama serving as chief officiant on behalf of the Shinbashira. The Service was attended only by the Service performers under the special arrangement that had asked all other followers—including the…
Followers Celebrate Oyasama’s 222nd Birthday from Afar around the World
On April 18, the Oyasama Birth Celebration Service was performed to commemorate the everliving Oyasama’s 222nd birthday in the Main Sanctuary and the Foundress’ Sanctuary of Tenrikyo Church Headquarters with Successor-Designate Daisuke Nakayama presiding as chief officiant. Those who attended sang the Mikagura-uta, the songs for the Service, with their…