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…
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…