On April 4, the Shinbashira and his wife, Mrs. Harue Nakayama, adopted Mr. Daisuke Nakata—the eldest son of Honbu-in Zensuke Nakata—as their son in a ceremony that was conducted in the Foundress’ Sanctuary in the presence of their families and relatives, resident staff members of Church Headquarters, and heads of…
The Spring Grand Service—which commemorates the lunar calendar date of January 26, 1887, the day when Oyasama withdrew from physical life—was conducted on January 26 in the Main Sanctuary at Church Headquarters with the Shinbashira Zenji Nakayama presiding as chief officiant. About 75,000 Yoboku and other followers returned from across…
On October 26, the Autumn Grand Service took place at Church Headquarters’ Main Sanctuary in commemoration of the Teaching’s day of origin with the Shinbashira presiding as chief officiant. […]
May I extend my warmest New Year’s greetings to all of you. Please accept my gratitude for the efforts you devoted to the path of single-hearted salvation during the past year. While social conditions have been growing tougher recently, I hope we can make further progress toward world salvation this…
May I express my sincere appreciation for the effort you have made to return to Jiba from near and far to attend today’s Spring Grand Service. The Service having duly been concluded, I would like to take this opportunity to share some of my thoughts with you. May I, therefore,…
May I extend my warmest New Year’s greetings to all of you. I trust that you have been able to welcome in the New Year in bright spirits. I would also like to express my sincere appreciation for the efforts you devoted to the tasks of the path during the…