Five delegates of Tenrikyo attended the International Meeting of Prayer for Peace held in Sarajevo, the capital of Bosnia and Herzegovina, from September 9 to 11. Organized by the Community of Sant’Egidio—a lay Catholic group headquartered in Rome, […]
Oyasama once said: “I wish to teach the world of things not to be found in learning, ancient things extending over nine hundred million and ninety-six thousand years.” The Life of Oyasama, p. 118 After working long overtime hours, you cannot put work out of your mind as you trudge…
On September 28, a reception commemorating the 50th anniversary of Los Angeles Tenri Judo Dojo was held at Tenrikyo Mission Headquarters in America. About 100 people attended the event. Guests included Honbu-in Yoshihiko Yasuno, vice president of Tenri Judo Association, and Takamasa Anai, who competed in the 100 kg weight…
This year marked the 80th year Tenrikyo Nioigake Day was observed. It was held between September 28 and 30 with the slogan, “Gratitude, moderation, mutual help—Let us convey the teachings to the world.” Nioigake Day first began as “Roadside Speech Day” in 1932. […]
The Autumn Memorial Service was conducted on September 27 with the Shinbashira presiding. The Memorial Service began in the Main Sanctuary with the reading of the prayer, which was followed by a performance of the Eight Verses of the Yorozuyo and the Twelve Songs. The Shinbashira then proceeded to the…
The September Monthly Service of Tenrikyo Church Headquarters took place in the Main Sanctuary on the 26th with the Shinbashira presiding as chief officiant. In the Service prayer, the Shinbashira thanked God the Parent not only for becoming openly revealed upon the arrival of the Promised Time and conveying the…