The College Division of the Students Training Course was held in the Home of the Parent from March 3 to 9. Under the theme “Inquire into the origin and pave the way for tomorrow,” the course attracted from all parts of Japan a total of 474 participants—consisting of university, junior…
Tenri High School’s Day Course On February 22, Tenri High School’s Day Course held its 64th graduation ceremony in the school’s multipurpose gymnasium, honoring 399 graduates (228 boys and 171 girls). Principal Shigehiko Iburi gave words of encouragement in his address. “Always set your standards high and live your lives…
Oyasama says: “Because people like you, God also likes you.” Anecdotes of Oyasama, no. 87, “Because People Like You” One day, a grandmother spreads beans on a square floor cushion and says to her grandson: “Why don’t you pinch and lift the center of the cushion?” When the boy does…
On February 8, Ms. Michiko Araseki, a Tenrikyo follower living in Munich, gave a presentation on the teachings at a Catholic church in the city on request from local Catholics who showed an interest in learning about the Tenrikyo teachings. In front of 19 Catholic church officials and members, Ms.…
The February Monthly Service of Church Headquarters was conducted on the 26th in the Main Sanctuary with the Shinbashira presiding as chief officiant. In the Service prayer, the Shinbashira expressed gratitude to God the Parent for leading us wondrously each day and for the boundless blessings that guide us on…
On January 30 and 31, representing the Post-Disaster Recovery Committee of Tenrikyo Church Headquarters, Mr. Susumu Haruno, executive officer of the committee, visited the government offices of Fukushima and Ibaraki prefectures, which have been severely affected by the nuclear power plant crisis caused by the March 11 disaster, to deliver…