Today's Verse
The Shinbashira’s Sermon at the Autumn Grand Service 2013
May I start by thanking you all most sincerely for all the efforts you are devoting to the work of the path in your daily lives. I also want to express my deep appreciation for the fact that so many of you have returned to Jiba from both within the…
Young Women’s Convention Draws 16,000 to the Home of the Parent
On November 4, the 27th Young Women’s Convention, sponsored by Tenrikyo Women’s Association Headquarters, was held in the Inner Courtyard of Church Headquarters under the theme “In gratitude for God the Parent’s blessings, let’s convey the teachings and spread joy. Let’s return to Jiba bringing people to attend the Besseki…
The 89th Tenrikyo Young Men’s Association Convention Held
On October 27, the day after the Autumn Grand Service, the 89th Tenrikyo Young Men’s Association Convention was held in the Inner Courtyard of Tenrikyo Church Headquarters. The Young Men’s Association is currently promoting the association guidelines “Develop faith and spread the teachings in single-heartedness with God.” In anticipation of…
Daisuke Nakayama Named the Successor-designate to the Shinbashira
On October 24, Daisuke Nakayama was named the successor-designate to the Shinbashira unanimously at a meeting of Honbu-in (Church Headquarters executive staff members). On the 26th, after the Autumn Grand Service, Director-in-Chief of Religious Affairs Hiroaki Yamazawa made an announcement regarding the decision to the officials of Church Headquarters, head…
Tenri University Concludes Academic Exchange Agreement with Hanoi University
On August 30, Tenri University signed a new academic exchange agreement with Hanoi University in Vietnam. Hanoi University–previously known as Hanoi University of Foreign Studies, which was founded in 1959–is one of the prestigious national universities in Vietnam. The university has 18 faculties and departments and has been acclaimed in…
Autumn Grand Service 2013
The Autumn Grand Service was performed in the Main Sanctuary with the Shinbashira presiding as chief officiant on October 26, commemorating the day of the founding of the Teaching in 1838 when Oyasama was settled as the Shrine of Tsukihi through the divine revelation in which God said, “At this…