Fragrance of the Teachings and Joy of Faith Sprinkled Widely throughout the Country This year’s Tenrikyo Nioigake Day was observed between September 28 and 30, wrapping up the month that Tenrikyo Mission Department annually designates as the month to emphasize and promote nioigake, or sprinkling the fragrance of the teachings.…
On the 26th, Church Headquarters conducted its September Monthly Service in the Main Sanctuary, with the Shinbashira presiding as chief officiant. Japan experienced record high temperatures this summer, with many parts of the country being hit by extreme heat even in September, but morning and evening temperatures began to drop…
Tenrikyo Church Headquarters’ Education and Nurture Department has annouced program details for the Minister Preparatory Course, which is to be launched in January 2011. This program represents a revision of the present Head Minister Qualification Course One, which is designed to qualify participants to be registered as ministers (kyoto). The…
On September 10 and 11, the Tenri Association for Taiwan Studies―an academic association headquartered at Tenri University―held its 20th international conference at National Taiwan University and Chinese Culture University, both of which are located in Taipei, Taiwan. Tenri University President Masahiko Iburi and ten scholars from the university participated in…
On September 25, Hinokishin School marked its 30th anniversary by holding a commemorative event in Dining Hall 3. Honored by the presence of the Shinbashira, the ceremonial portion of the event drew 734 people including those who had participated in courses organized by the school. In addition to reconfirming the…
Tenrikyo Europe Centre reached a significant milestone on September 5, when it celebrated its 40th anniversary in the presence of the Shinbashira and his wife, Mrs. Harue Nakayama. Drawing 238 people from 12 countries, the anniversary was marked with a special service and a party. Those who could not find…