Today's Verse
Women’s Association: Seminar for Young Women Leaders Held
On June 5 and 6, Tenrikyo Women’s Association held the Seminar for Young Women Leaders at Moya 12. A total of 66 participants from directly supervised chapters and diocese chapters deepened their faith through lectures and group discussions. Young women leaders have only a few opportunities to meet and interact…
International Network for Mutual Help Organizes Its Annual Charity Bazaar
The International Network for Mutual Help, based in the Overseas Department, held its 14th annual charity bazaar on May 16 on the department’s premises as part of its effort to raise funds for international aid. This network, besides organizing such fundraising activities, collects and provides information on international aid as…
Oyasato Institute Researcher Gives Public Lecture on Modern Society and Tenrikyo
Tenri University’s Oyasato Institute for the Study of Religion is currently presenting a public lecture series entitled “Modern Society and Tenrikyo.” The second lecture in the series was delivered on May 25 by Prof. Yoshinori Sawai, researcher at the institute. Below is a translation of the summary of his lecture…
2010 English Class of Shuyoka: 30 Attend Three-Month Spiritual Development Course
The 36th English class of Shuyoka (the three-month Spiritual Development Course), which is drawing to a close, began in the Home of the Parent on April 1 as part of the 828th session of Shuyoka, which has a total of 523 students (as of June 21). This year, 30 participants…
Tenrikyo Aimachi Marching Band Performs in Shanghai World Expo
On May 2, Tenrikyo Aimachi Marching Band gave a performance in a parade in World Expo 2010 Shanghai China. They were officially invited to perform by the event organizer, which highly valued their recent contribution to international cultural exchange activities. Prior to their performance in the expo, they were also…
May Monthly Service Performed Joyously
The May Monthly Service of Tenrikyo Church Headquarters was conducted at the Main Sanctuary on the 26th with the Shinbashira presiding. The sky was overcast, and a chilly breeze carried the fragrance of fresh foliage through the Sanctuary precincts. At 9:00 a.m., the Shinbashira and other Service performers left the…