In light of the ongoing pandemic, we have come to a decision to cancel the 2021 Children’s Pilgrimage to Jiba, which was scheduled to be held from July 27 to August 5. We apologize for any disappointment this may cause to those of you who were looking forward to participating.…
Tenrikyo Language Institute (TLI) held its 27th graduation ceremony on March 8 in honor of 18 graduates (Japanese Language Department, 9; Oyasato Fusekomi Department, 9). They were from nine countries and regions: Nepal, Thailand, Myanmar, South Korea, the U.S. mainland, Hawaii, Brazil, Mexico, and Colombia. At the ceremony, Rev. Zenkichi…
As a sequel to his talk on the future course of the path delivered on August 27, 2020, Rev. Nakata shared his thoughts in the interview. The Future Course of the Path—Let Us Start Afresh to Ensure that Our Churches Are Truly Focused on Single-hearted Salvation —Could you tell…
May I express my deep appreciation to all of you for the efforts you are devoting to the cause of the path in your daily lives. I feel a sense of gratitude and joy that today we have duly been able to hold the Spring Grand Service despite the cold…
The April 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 guiding us along the path that…
The Anecdote (Summary) In the spring of 1882, Koiso Yamada, who was expecting a baby, returned to Jiba. Oyasama told her: “This time, it is a test. When you come back to Jiba after childbirth, do not stop at Mamekoshi (where Koiso’s parents, the Yamanakas, lived) or at any…