The “Joyous Chorus” being conducted in front of the Foundress’ Sanctuary (Apr. 18) The Oyasama Birth Celebration Service was conducted at Tenrikyo Church Headquarters on April 18 to commemorate the 210th birthday of the everliving Oyasama, our beloved Parent who guides us toward the Joyous Life for all humankind. Great…
The March Monthly Service of Tenrikyo Church Headquarters was conducted on the 26th with the Shinbashira presiding as chief officiant. On that day, it was cold in the morning, but the temperature went up as the sun rose, and the Home of the Parent was blessed with warm spring weather.…
The 34th English Class of Shuyoka (the three-month Spiritual Development Course) began in the Home of the Parent on April 1 as part of the 804th session of Shuyoka, which has a total of 617 students (as of April 1). This year, there are 24 participants from nine countries: 6…
Participant giving a roadside speech in Osaka (Mar. 7) The College Division of the Students Training Course was held at the Home of the Parent from March 3 through 9. The weeklong training course provides participants with opportunities to deepen their faith by learning and implementing the teachings together with…
Followers attending the Monthly Service in front of the South Worship Hall (Feb. 26) The February Monthly Service was joyously conducted on the 26th in the Main Sanctuary with the Shinbashira presiding as chief officiant. The Shinbashira began the service prayer by thanking God the Parent for the warm parental…
On January 26, some 75,000 followers, including many from overseas, attended the Spring Grand Service, which, led by the Shinbashira, took place in the Main Sanctuary of Tenrikyo’s headquarters, commemorating the lunar calendar date of January 26, 1887, when Oyasama withdrew from physical life. This comes at a time when…