Today's Verse
Reading the Kakisage
This book presents a commentary on the Kakisage by Yoshikazu Nakayama, author of My Oyasama, as well as a dialogue in which he discusses the Kakisage with Tahichi Shiba, former head minister of Harunohi Branch Church. The Kakisage is a transcript of God’s words that is given to new Yoboku…
Tenrikyo Mission Center in the Philippines Marks Its 20th Anniversary
On December 2, Tenrikyo Mission Center in the Philippines held a service commemorating the 20th anniversary of its founding. With Overseas Department Head Yoichiro Miyamori attending as a guest of honor, 161 followers gathered for this memorable occasion and spiritedly performed the service in unity of mind. After the commemorative…
November Monthly Service Performed
The November Monthly Service of Tenrikyo Church Headquarters was conducted on the 26th in its Main Sanctuary with the Shinbashira presiding as chief officiant. The occasion was blessed with fine weather, with the temperature reaching 10ºC (50ºF) by the time the Service began. In the Service prayer, the Shinbashira expressed…
Tenrikyo Participates in Interreligious Meeting in Naples, Italy
The 21st International Meeting of Prayer for Peace, organized by the Rome-based Community of Sant’Egidio, was held in the southern Italian city of Naples from October 21 to 23. Attending the meeting were representatives of approximately 50 of the world’s major faiths, including those from the Catholic, Anglican, Protestant, Russian…
Young Men’s Association Holds 83rd Convention
On October 27, the day after the Autumn Grand Service, the 83rd Tenrikyo Young Men’s Association Convention was held, drawing some 15,000 participants. The association will observe its 90th anniversary next year. The members of the association who assembled at the convention pledged to advance toward the upcoming anniversary, reaffirming…
Sermon at the Autumn Grand Service
May I begin by thanking all of you most sincerely for the efforts you are devoting to the cause of the path in your daily lives. I wish also to express my heartfelt appreciation for the fact that so many you have returned to Jiba to attend today’s Autumn Grand…