The construction for the westward expansion of the Sanctuary precincts is one of two major construction projects being undertaken by Church Headquarters in anticipation of the 120th Anniversary of Oyasama, the other project being the construction of the Oyasato-yakata’s South Right Wing 2. The construction for the westward expansion of…
On May 29, a gathering celebrating the 20th anniversary of Oyasato Seminar was held in Honolulu, Hawaii, for local alumni who were unable to attend the 20th anniversary event held in Las Vegas last February. Sponsored by the executive committee comprising some alumni and former Oyasato Seminar counselors, the gathering…
The Oyasama 120th Anniversary Path Leaders Rallies, scheduled to take place between February and May, have been successfully concluded at all 106 venues, including eight overseas, drawing some 35,000 path leaders. The rallies, sponsored by Church Headquarters, were intended to ensure that church head ministers and their spouses as well…
The 30th English class of Shuyoka (the three-month Spiritual Development Course) began in the Home of the Parent on April 1 as part of the 756th session of Shuyoka, which has a total of 737 students (as of June 1). The course offers an opportunity to spend three months in…
The May Monthly Service of Tenrikyo Church Headquarters was performed in the Main Sanctuary on the 26th with the Shinbashira presiding. At nine o’clock in the morning, the Shinbashira, accompanied by other Service performers, worshiped at the Foundress’ Sanctuary and the Memorial Hall before proceeding to the Main Sanctuary, where…
The annual Tenrikyo Hinokishin Day was observed at a large number of locations throughout Japan on May 16 and at scores of locations in overseas countries on a variety of days, mostly in May. This year’s motto was: “Get all Yoboku and their families involved.” While hinokishin refers to daily…