Today's Verse
Though I desire to open this path quickly, there is no place else to open it.
If you are sincere in desiring this path to be, ponder over everything from your innermost heart. (II:12, 14-15)
College Students Deepen Their Joy of Faith in Jiba
The College Division of the Students Training Course was held at the Home of the Parent from March 3 through 9. The weeklong training course provides participants with opportunities to learn and implement the teachings together with their fellow students, thereby deepening their faith….
Young Men’s Association Promotes Nurturing Its Young Members
On February 27, the Young Men’s Association held its Arakitoryo Nurturing Seminar in Dining Hall 3, drawing 300 participants from directly supervised chapters including chairmen and other leading members in charge of their chapters’ nurturing activities. This seminar aimed at raising awareness about the importance of nurturing activities in directly…
Tenri France-Japan Cultural Association Commemorates Its 40th Anniversary
On February 18, Tenri France-Japan Cultural Association—located in downtown Paris—held a ceremony to commemorate its 40th anniversary with Tenri University President Masahiko Iburi and Overseas Department Vice Head Noriaki Nagao attending as guests of honor. Upon its establishment in 1971 as the cultural arm of Tenrikyo Mission Centre in Paris—the…
2011 Graduation Ceremonies Held in Tenri
Tenri High School’s day course conducted its graduation ceremony in the presence of the Shinbashira on the morning of February 22 in the school’s multipurpose gymnasium. The ceremony honoring the 415 graduates (219 boys, 196 girls) was attended by their parents, teachers, and underclassmen….
February Monthly Service Performed
The February Monthly Service of Tenrikyo Church Headquarters took place in the Main Sanctuary on the 26th with the Shinbashira presiding. The Japanese archipelago was greeted by the first signs of spring the previous day as the plum blossoms in front of the Foundress’ Sanctuary started to open. The sunlight…
The Shinbashira’s Sermon at the Spring Grand Service 2011
May I express my sincere appreciation for the effort you have made to return to Jiba from near and far to attend today’s Spring Grand Service. The Service having duly been concluded, I would like to take this opportunity to share some of my thoughts with you. May I, therefore,…