Today's Verse
Step by step, I am solely making preparations truly to save the whole world. (IV:31, 36)
Tenrikyo Participates in Assembly of Prayer for Peace in Okinawa
Organized by a group of religious leaders based in Okinawa, the 16th Assembly of Prayer for Peace took place on August 15 at the Okinawan Peace Hall built on Mabuni Hill in Itoman, Okinawa. The theme for the event was “Let’s Send Our Wishes for Peace from Okinawa to the…
Tenrikyo Participates in World Conference of Religions for Peace in Kyoto
Under the main theme “Religions for Peace: Confronting Violence and Advancing Shared Security,” the Eighth World Assembly of the World Conference of Religions for Peace was held in Kyoto, Japan, from August 26 to 29. Across the differences of religious traditions, the delegates participating in the World Assembly promoted interfaith…
English Class of Head Minister Qualification Course One Held
The Head Minister Qualification Course One was held at the Home of the Parent from August 27 to September 14. This course is designed to train and nurture ministers (kyoto) who have a heightened awareness of being Yoboku and a strong sense of mission and who aspire to work for…
Former Shinbashira Pays First Visit to South Korea
Honored by the presence of the former Shinbashira, Tenrikyo Mission Headquarters in South Korea held its monthly service on August 18. Some 5,000 followers assembled at the mission headquarters in high spirits to welcome the former Shinbashira, who was making his first visit to South Korea, and reaffirmed their commitment…
August Monthly Service Performed
The August Monthly Service was conducted on the 26th with the Shinbashira presiding. With the Service day falling on the last weekend during the summer vacation, the Sanctuary was filled with adults and their children. At 9:00 A.M. the Shinbashira and the other Service performers left the Staff Quarters to…
1,500 High School Students Inquire into the Teachings at the Home of the Parent
High school students from all parts of Japan gathered at the Home of the Parent to attend the High School Division of the Students Training Course from August 9 through 15. This year, 669 male and 839 female high school students (a total of 1,508 participants) attended the course, where…