Today's Verse
March Monthly Service Performed Joyously
On March 26, Tenrikyo Church Headquarters conducted its Monthly Service in the Main Sanctuary with the Shinbashira presiding as chief officiant. It had been rainy and chilly in the Home of the Parent since a couple of days before the Service day. In the cold spring rain, followers held up…
Tenrikyo Women’s Association: 100th Anniversary Commemorative Exhibition
In commemoration of the 100th anniversary of the Women’s Association, the “Commemorative Exhibition: Toward Tomorrow, Toward the Future” has been underway on the third floor of the Oyasato-yakata’s South Right Wing 2. Coinciding with the second Besseki Month organized by the association, the exhibition is to last until May 10.…
Joint Concert with Middle School Band from Hawaii
On March 17, Tenri Junior High School Brass Band and Kaimuki Middle School Band from Hawaii held a joint concert at Tenri University’s Gymnasium 1, marking their second formal exchange in the Home of the Parent. The Kaimuki band comprising 111 members was led by Mrs. Susan Ochi-Onishi, who visited…
Students’ Spring Pilgrimage Brings Vibrancy to the Home of the Parent
On March 28, the Students’ Spring Pilgrimage to Jiba, cosponsored by its steering committee and the Students Advisory Committee, was held in the Home of the Parent under the slogan “Let’s spread the Parent’s intention to our fellow students in the world: Setting out from Jiba!” A key component of…
Seminar Held for New Residents of Missionary Houses
A preliminary seminar for new residents of missionary houses was held in the Home of the Parent on March 29 and 30. This year, 92 prospective missionaries will each spend the next 12 months at one of 16 missionary houses in Japan. In addition, the missionary houses under the supervision…
Follower Delivers Lecture on Tenrikyo Teachings at the University of London
Mr. Nobuyuki Takeuchi, who serves as head of Kyokushi London Mission Station located in London, delivered an extension lecture entitled “Tenrikyo: The Teachings of the Parent of All Humankind” at the School of Oriental and African Studies (SOAS), the University of London. Mr. Takeuchi was offered the opportunity to speak…