Tenri University hosted the 62nd annual conference of the Japanese Association for Religious Studies between September 3 and 5. About 600 scholars and researchers of religious studies attended the conference. This was the third time that the association held its annual conference in Tenri, the first one being held in…
The August Monthly Service of Church Headquarters was performed on the 26th in the Main Sanctuary with the Shinbashira presiding. To commence the Service, the Shinbashira, accompanied by the other Service performers, worshiped at the Foundress’ Sanctuary and the Memorial Hall before proceeding to the Main Sanctuary, where he read…
Tenrikyo Young Men’s Association Australia Study Tour, in which 10 members took part, was held between August 7 and September 4. The purpose of the Australia Study Tour is to nurture young members to become missionaries who will engage in the overseas mission in the future. This study tour is…
The Shinbashira Cup Tenri International Hockey Tournament was held between August 26 and 30 at Oyasato Hockey Stadium under the sponsorship of Tenri University Hockey Club and the club’s alumni association. Organized as part of the celebration of the 50th anniversary of Tenri University Hockey Club, this tournament drew six…
Tenrikyo Church Headquarters conducted its July Monthly Service on the 26th at the Main Sanctuary with the Shinbashira presiding. Despite the announcement of the end of the rainy season, the sky over the Sanctuary precincts was covered with clouds and the temperature was lower than usual. This day being the…
The High School Division of the Students Training Course was held at the Home of the Parent from August 9 through 15 with a total of 1,736 students participating. This annual one-week course is designed to provide students who do not attend schools in the Home of the Parent with…