Today's Verse
Though regret is so piled up within Me, I shall save all of you according to your minds.
However high My regret is piled, I shall work, holding fast to the utmost. (XV:15-17)
Tenri University and Marburg University Hold the Third Joint Research Project
Tenri University and Marburg University (Philipps University of Marburg) held an international symposium with the theme “Materiality in Religion and Culture” at Marburg University in Germany from September 17 to 19. Marburg University was founded in the 16th century as the world’s first Protestant university and has been famous in…
Tenrikyo Prays with Other Religions for Peace in Antwerp
From September 7 to 9, nine delegates from Tenrikyo attended the International Meeting of Prayer for Peace, which was held under the theme “Peace Is the Future” in Antwerp, Belgium. With the participation of about 350 people including religious leaders, scholars, and government officials from many parts of the world,…
August 2014 Monthly Service
Tenrikyo Church Headquarters conducted the August Monthly Service on the 26th at the Main Sanctuary with the Shinbashira presiding as chief officiant. After expressing his gratitude for God the Parent’s blessings, the Shinbashira said in the Service prayer: “We always take serious problems occurring around the country and overseas as…
Successor-Designate Daisuke Nakayama Installed as Fifth President of the Young Men’s Association
On August 25, Tenrikyo Young Men’s Association held a special assembly—during which the Shinbashira announced his retirement from his position as the association’s president—and unanimously nominated Successor-Designate Daisuke Nakayama as the new president. Association Chairman Masanao Nakayama then visited the Shinbashira’s residence, where he asked the nominee to accept the…
This Month’s Message: Understanding Others’ Pain
According to Oyasama, the divine voice within Her once said: “You cannot save others if you live in a mansion with a stately gate.” Anecdotes of Oyasama, no. 5 In Aesop’s Fables, there is a story that goes something like this: One day, a shepherd caught a pig, which squealed…
July Monthly Service Performed
The July Monthly Service was duly conducted on the 26th in the Main Sanctuary of Tenrikyo Church Headquarters with the Shinbashira presiding as chief officiant. On that day, high atmospheric pressure brought scorching heat to Japan. The Japan Meteorological Agency announced that the temperature reached 35°C (95°F) at 231 of…