The Measure of Heaven presents an English translation of Ten no jogi: Honseki Iburi Izo no shogai, which was published in 1997 by Tenrikyo Doyusha Publishing Company. This English version was published in 2012. Chapter titles: 1. An Abridged Biography 2. From Embracing the Faith to Becoming the Honseki 3.…
On March 11, Tenrikyo Mission Center in Colombia conducted the service to commemorate its 40th anniversary in the presence of the Shinbashira Zenji Nakayama. A total number of 420 Yoboku and other followers attended. […]
A year has passed since that fateful day. Commemorative ceremonies were held on March 11 not only in the hardest-hit prefectures of Fukushima, Iwate, and Miyagi but also throughout Japan. Tenrikyo members not only provided gagaku music for several ceremonies but also hosted memorial services of their own, such as…
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…