Today's Verse
The seed which God truly accepts will never decay through all eternity.
When these seeds sprout in the course of time, it will be the talk of all ages to come.
Ofudesaki, unnumbered set
Season’s Greetings from the Shinbashira
Happy New Year! Last year, the year of the 120th Anniversary of Oyasama, the Home of the Parent was lively with great numbers of people returning to Jiba throughout the year, thanks to the sincere efforts you made through your respective roles and positions–as church head ministers, Yoboku, and followers–to…
Boys and Girls Association Celebrates Its 40th Anniversary
On November 25, a ceremony commemorating the 40th anniversary of the Boys and Girls Association was conducted in Dining Hall 3 in the presence of the Shinbashira and his wife, as well as the former Shinbashira. The ceremony–which was attended by some 630 people including Director-in-Chief of Religious Affairs Zentaro…
Tenrikyo participates in Interreligious Youth Meeting in Assisi
The Interreligious Youth Meeting was held in Assisi from November 4 to 8 in commemoration of the 20th anniversary of the Day of Prayer for Peace. The Pontifical Council for Interreligious Dialogue organized the meeting with the aim of passing on the spirit of Assisi to the younger generation under…
Joyous Life Lectures Held in Europe
Between November 11 and 19, Joyous Life Lectures were held at four venues in three European countries. The lectures, which were sponsored by Tenrikyo Overseas Department, introduced the basic teachings of Tenrikyo, targeting those still new to Tenrikyo and its teachings. Serving as the lecturer was Rev. Yoshihiko Shirokihara, head…
November Monthly Service Performed
The November Monthly Service was conducted on the 26th in the Main Sanctuary of Tenrikyo Church Headquarters with the Shinbashira presiding as chief officiant. At 9:00 A.M., the Shinbashira and the other Service performers left the Staff Quarters to pay respects at the Foundress’ Sanctuary and the Memorial Hall before…
Church Headquarters Announces New Personnel
Both Directors-in-Chief Reappointed Honbu-in Zentaro Tanaka, 68, and Honbu-in Masahiko Iburi, 64, received sanction as the Director-in-Chief of Religious Affairs and the Director-in-Chief of Administrative Affairs, respectively, on October 26–half a year earlier than originally scheduled. Rev. Tanaka is serving his second term, and Rev. Iburi his fourth term. Director-in-Chief…