Today's Verse
Ponder and come follow Me with firm resolve. There is a path of hope in the future. (V:21, 24)
March 2013 Monthly Service
The March Monthly Service of Tenrikyo Church Headquarters took place in the Main Sanctuary on the 26th with the Shinbashira presiding as chief officiant. In various parts of Japan, the warm weather had continued for a while, helping cherry trees to blossom earlier than usual this spring. The worshipers sang…
Installation Service Conducted for New Bishop in South Korea
On March 12, the installation service for the 15th bishop of the Mission Headquarters in South Korea, Honbu-in Tokuo Hamada, was conducted in the presence of the Shinbashira and his wife, Mrs. Harue Nakayama. The service drew approximately 1,800 followers from across the country. At 10:00 a.m., the Shinbashira and…
College Students Resolve to Attain Spiritual Growth through Sprinkling the Fragrance of the Teachings
The College Division of the Students Training Course was held at the Home of the Parent from March 3 through 9. This year, 575 university, junior college, and technical school students (330 males and 245 females)—100 more than last year—assembled from all over the county to share in the joy…
This Month’s Message: Seeing Children’s Enjoyment
Oyasama says: “. . . God is never happy to see the beloved children suffer. . . . God is pleased only to see children enjoy themselves.” Anecdotes of Oyasama, no. 161 Suppose that you are squeezing a balloon. Pressure on one place causes bulges elsewhere. The harder you squeeze…
2013 High School Graduation Ceremonies Held in the Home of the Parent
Graduation ceremonies for high schools in the Home of the Parent were conducted on February 22 and 23 in the presence of the Shinbashira. Bearing in mind the words of the Shinbashira and with their hearts filled with hopes and dreams, a total of 739 graduates embarked on their respective…
Sixth Graders Follow in the Footsteps of Kokan
On February 9, Tenri Elementary School held an annual school event called “Crossing the Jusan Pass.” The event provides the school’s sixth graders with an opportunity to follow in the footsteps of Kokan, Oyasama’s youngest daughter, who crossed the pass to spread the name of God the Parent in the…