Volume three of Tale of Oyasama was published on January 26, 2018, by Tenrikyo Doyusha Publishing Company, following the publication of volume one in 2016 and volume two in 2017. The third volume presents an English translation of Part Three of Gekiga Oyasama monogatari, newly revised edition (aidoku shinso ban),…
After the Spring Grand Service on January 26, the dismantling of Church Headquarters’ South Gate was initiated. […]
On January 26, the Spring Grand Service commemorating the day when Oyasama withdrew from physical life—namely, the lunar calendar date of January 26, 1887—was performed in the Main Sanctuary of Church Headquarters with the Shinbashira presiding as chief officiant.
The teachings of Tenrikyo are based on God the Parent’s revelations contained in the Ofudesaki, the Mikagura-uta, and the Osashizu, which are collectively called the “Three Scriptures.” The Ofudesaki, The Tip of the Writing Brush, was written in Oyasama’s own handwriting between 1869 and 1882. It is comprised of 1,711…
Oyasama once said: “If you go to the summit you will receive something marvelous. But since one turns back because of dangers on the way, one does not receive the treasure.” Anecdotes of Oyasama, no. 171 On the calm ocean surface, suddenly a pillar of fire shoots up. With a…
Church Headquarters held its traditional new year event called the “Sechi Festival” from January 5 to 7 at the Home of the Parent. […]