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2007 Oyasato Seminar Held in Three Languages
The Oyasato Seminar began in 1984 as a program geared toward transmitting the faith to mainly high school-age participants who are to carry on the path of the overseas mission. Although it was originally initiated as a program conducted in English, courses in Spanish, Portuguese, and Chinese were added in…
Social Welfare Festival Held at the Home of the Parent
On June 24 and 25, the third Social Welfare Festival–sponsored by the Social Welfare Section and the Culture and Sports Management Section of Tenrikyo Mission Department–was held at Tenri University’s Gym #1, drawing some 5,500 people. Under the theme “Universal Brotherhood–Mutual Help in Local Communities,” this festival aimed to cast…
The Shinbashira and Mrs. Nakayama Make Historic Visit to South Korea
The Shinbashira and his wife, Mrs. Harue Nakayama, made their first visit to South Korea between June 29 and July 4. It was a historic event that marked the first time a Shinbashira visited South Korea with his wife. The Shinbashira and Mrs. Nakayama arrived at Gimhae International Airport at…
June Monthly Service Performed
The June Monthly Service of Tenrikyo Church Headquarters was solemnly conducted on the 26th at the Main Sanctuary with the Shinbashira presiding. The day was hot and humid with the temperature rising to 29.0ºC (84.2ºF) at 66% humidity. In the Service prayer, the Shinbashira touched upon the Head Ministers Seminar…
Cancer Shrinks in the Face of Gratitude
This is a translation of an article written by Shigeo Okazaki, former head minister of Motowanishi Branch Church, for Tenri Jiho newspaper’s column entitled “The Ofudesaki, My Companion along the Way.” If only the mind is purified completely, there will be nothing but delight in everything. Ofudesaki XIV:50 Tenrikyo is…
Mission Department Announces New Guidelines for Nioigake Day
Tenrikyo Mission Department recently announced the activity guidelines for this year’s Tenrikyo Nioigake Day, which is scheduled to be observed this autumn under the slogan “Let all of us Yoboku sprinkle the fragrance of the path to the world in unity of mind.” As usual, Tenrikyo Nioigake Day will be…