Today's Verse
Unless the muddy water is purified quickly, there is no way to put in the central pillar.
If only the central pillar is quickly put in, everything will be settled firmly forever. (III:65-67)
Devastated Tenrikyo Church Reconstructed
Tenrikyo Miyakita Branch Church—located in Misatomachi, Miyagi, Japan—conducted the service for the inauguration of its new sanctuary on September 10, two and a half years after its former sanctuary was completely destroyed by the enormous earthquake that occurred on March 11, 2011. The new sanctuary was constructed with financial assistance…
This Month’s Message: Returning to the Origin
Oyasama says: “This Residence is the Residence where mankind was first created. This is the birthplace of man.” Anecdotes of Oyasama, no. 161 Apparently, in the pioneering days of America, families did not own a large pot, and making ham entailed cutting a large leg of pork on both ends…
Missionary Campaign Week for All Chapters Held
Tenrikyo Young Men’s Association ran the Missionary Campaign Week for All Chapters all over the country between September 1 and 8. Towards the 130th Anniversary of Oyasama, the association has been conducting its activities under the slogan “Let’s build momentum for salvation.” In an effort to implement salvation work and…
South Korea Chapter of TenrikyoYoung Men’s Association Organizes Mission Caravan in Fukuoka
The South Korea Chapter of Tenrikyo Young Men’s Association organized a mission caravan in Fukuoka, Japan, from August 21 through 24. It was the third mission caravan held by the chapter; however, this was the first time that its caravan went outside of South Korea. A total of 15 participants,…
Followers from the United States Join in Tenri University’s Tohoku Relief Project
Tenri University, in conjunction with Tenri Cultural Institute of New York, organized “Tohoku Japan Earthquake Relief Project.” Eleven followers from the United States as well as 27 students from Tenri University visited Miyagi, Japan, from August 1 through 4. The participants had a get-together with people in Nanagahama-cho and cleaned…
Followers’ Sincerity Adds to the Vibrant Atmosphere at the Home of the Parent
On August 25, the noon service was performed at the Main Sanctuary, and some 2,000 Yoboku and followers came to attend the service despite heavy rain. Many of them were members of the pilgrimage groups who returned to Jiba to attend the next day’s August Monthly Service of Tenrikyo Church…