The June Monthly Service of Tenrikyo Church Headquarters was performed on the 26th in the Main Sanctuary, with Successor-Designate Daisuke Nakayama serving as chief officiant on behalf of the Shinbashira. In the Service prayer, Rev. Nakayama said: “All of us followers will strive to make further progress in spiritual growth…
The Anecdote (Summary) Komakichi Komatsu, who lived in Osaka, returned to Jiba for the first time in July 1882, led by Tokichi Izumita, his spiritual guide, in order to offer his gratitude. This was soon after his recovery from cholera and the beginning of his faith. When Komakichi was…
The May Monthly Service of Tenrikyo Church Headquarters was performed on the 26th in the Main Sanctuary, with Successor-Designate Daisuke Nakayama serving as chief officiant on behalf of the Shinbashira. In the Service prayer, Rev. Nakayama first expressed gratitude to God the Parent for revealing the teachings for world salvation…
On April 29, the annual Tenrikyo Hinokishin Day was conducted in many parts of the world with preventative measures taken to reduce the spread of COVID-19. This event is a culmination of daily hinokishin activities carried out by Yoboku and followers of the path, with the word “hinokishin” referring to…
Former Overseas Department Head Yoshikazu Terada, who had served the overseas mission for over forty years, passed away on April 19. He was 87. The funeral service was performed on the 21st at Moya 2, with Successor-Designate Daisuke Nakayama presiding as chief officiant. Honbu-in Terada was born on March 23,…
Tenri University Corporation, which manages Tenri University, and Tenri Yorozu-sodansho Educational Corporation, which manages Tenri Health Care University, entered into an agreement for the consolidation of the two corporations at a signing ceremony on March 30. The name of the consolidated corporation is planned to be “Tenri University Corporation.” The…