Whether we have any religious faith or not, we all desire peace—although I think that people with faith may have a clearer vision of peace based on their own faith. We use the phrase “Joyous Life” to refer to a peaceful world that Tenrikyo is working toward. The Joyous Life…
Seven delegates from Tenrikyo attended the International Meeting of Prayer for Peace held in Rome, Italy, from September 29 to October 1. Organized by the Community of Sant’Egidio—a lay Catholic group headquartered in Rome—and the Diocese of Rome, the meeting drew religious leaders and government officials from many parts of…
When bestowing the Grant of Safe Childbirth on a pregnant woman, Oyasama once said: “You must forget all human concern. Rely on God the Parent and have a delivery free from worry.” The Life of Oyasama, p. 29 Let’s say a friend is standing behind us and telling us: “Let…
On September 26, Tenrikyo Church Headquarters announced a personnel change related to the Overseas Department, effective immediately. Honbu-jun’in Masuhiko Yoshikawa, who formerly served as chief of Human Resources Development Section, has been appointed chairman of the Students Advisory Committee. The new chief of Human Resources Development Section is Honbu-jun’in Zenkichi…
The September Monthly Service of Church Headquarters was conducted on the 26th at the Main Sanctuary with the Shinbashira presiding as the chief officiant. In the Service prayer, the Shinbashira expressed gratitude for God the Parent’s boundless love and said, “Taking to heart the significance of the respective missions entrusted…
The Joyous Life Lecture, sponsored by Tenrikyo Overseas Department, was held in September, drawing a total of 927 people at 24 venues in 10 countries: Australia, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Nepal, New Zealand, Spain, Thailand, and the United Kingdom. The lecture was first organized in Japan by the then Yoboku…