Allow me to begin by expressing my sincere appreciation to you for coming in such large numbers to attend today’s Autumn Grand Service of the 166th year of the Teaching. As we have just finished performing the Service, I wish to take this opportunity to share some of my thoughts…
The Shinbashira Cup Tenri International Hockey Tournament was held between August 26 and 30 at Oyasato Hockey Stadium under the sponsorship of Tenri University Hockey Club and the club’s alumni association. Organized as part of the celebration of the 50th anniversary of Tenri University Hockey Club, this tournament drew six…
On July 12, Tenrikyo Brazil Young Men’s Association held a convention commemorating its 50th anniversary at Tenrikyo Mission Headquarters in Brazil. The convention, honored by the presence of the Shinbashira, who is also the president of Tenrikyo Young Men’s Association, was attended by more than 2,400 people. On the day…
Following the Spring Grand Service on January 26, the Shinbashira made an announcement as to how the 120th Anniversary of Oyasama should be conducted. The announcement was made at a meeting of Church Headquarters resident staff members, head ministers of directly supervised churches, and diocese superintendents. He said that the…
I am truly thankful that so many of you have come from near and far to attend today’s Spring Grand Service, which we have duly been able to conclude. On this occasion, I want to suggest that we once again take to heart the Parent’s intention that was behind the…
The New Year’s Day Service of Church Headquarters, which ushered in the 166th year of the Teaching, was conducted in the Main Sanctuary with the Shinbashira presiding. It commenced at five o’clock in the morning as the gagaku music resonated throughout the Home of the Parent, where large numbers of…