The 84th Convention of Tenrikyo Women’s Association was conducted in the Inner Courtyard of Tenrikyo Church Headquarters on April 19, the day following the Oyasama Birth Celebration Service. Approximately 76,000 people returned to the Home of the Parent to attend this year’s convention, which commemorated Mrs. Harue Nakayama’s installation as…
Tenrikyo Hinokishin Day was observed at about 2,400 locations throughout Japan on May 12 as well as at other locations in overseas countries on different days. Selfless and thankful action, known as hinokishin, is performed by Tenrikyo followers day after day whereby their joy at being alive is expressed through…
Pondering indicates thinking carefully and deeply. The very last verse of the Ofudesaki, The Tip of the Writing Brush, says: I earnestly request each and everyone of you to ponder deeply over these teaching. XVII:75 It may be inferred from this verse that God’s intention is described in the Ofudesaki…
This term refers to a period of three years-that is, roughly a thousand days-which is expressly set aside with a sense of resolve for the practice of faith. It is a period in which followers concentrate their efforts on achieving a specific goal so that they might receive God’s creative…
The April Monthly Service of Tenrikyo Church Headquarters was solemnly conducted in the Main Sanctuary on the 26th with the Shinbashira presiding. A blue sky stretched above Oyasato, with the spring sun shining on fresh green leaves and fully blossoming azaleas adding bright colors. In the service prayer, the Shinbashira…
Three committees were established under the Preparation Committee for the 120th Anniversary of Oyasama to promote activities for the “three years, one thousand days” pre-anniversary season, which will start from the beginning of next year. Those committees are the Committee for Promoting Salvation, the Committee for Sowing Seeds of Sincerity…