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Insights into the Anecdotes: Hyoshiro Kami (1843–1918), Anecdote 34: “Tsukihi Has Granted It”
The Anecdote In spring of 1873, Hyoshiro Kami married Tsune. Later, when she became pregnant, Hyoshiro returned to Jiba to receive the Grant of Safe Childbirth. Oyasama said to him, “Take home as much of the washed rice as you want.” And She Herself instructed him: “Sah, sah,…
Children’s Pilgrimage to Jiba 2018 Begins
The Children’s Pilgrimage to Jiba 2018, sponsored by Church Headquarters, began on the afternoon of July 26 under the theme “Gratitude! In joy we are united, to the Home of the Parent!” Despite the severe heat, many children, who have returned to Jiba from various parts of the world, savor…
Church Headquarters Conducts July Monthly Service
On the 26th, the July Monthly Service was performed in Church Headquarters’ Main Sanctuary, with Successor-Designate Daisuke Nakayama presiding as chief officiant in place of the Shinbashira. In the Service prayer, he first expressed his gratitude to God for guiding all of us human beings by providing appropriate care and…
This Month’s Message: Challenges Help Us Grow
We read: “If there are no difficulties, the mind cannot be truly set.” The Life of Oyasama, p. 229 Children flying kites used to be a common sight during the New Year’s season in Japan. On beaches and in other open spaces, children would fly their kites, competing to get…
June 2018 Monthly Service
The June Monthly Service of Tenrikyo Church Headquarters was performed on the 26th in the Main Sanctuary. On behalf of the Shinbashira, who is receiving medical treatment, Successor-Designate Daisuke Nakayama served as chief officiant. In the Service prayer, he said, “We Service performers as well as church head ministers and…
This Month’s Message: Every Sincere Effort Will Be Rewarded
We are taught: “You are to purchase My sincerity. Purchase My sincerity with your own sincerity.” Life of Oyasama, p. 233 Let us imagine that we are climbing a steep mountain to reach the summit. Panting and gasping for breath, we trudge uphill step by step. Looking up ahead, we…