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Overseas Pilgrimage Groups Return to Jiba
Pilgrims from overseas participating in the Children’s Pilgrimage to Jiba made an invaluable contribution to the children’s festival by adding an international flavor to it and offering an excellent opportunity to understand the teaching that all people are brothers and sisters as the equal children of God the Parent. According…
Children’s Pilgrimage to Jiba Draws 260,000 from Many Parts of the World
The annual Children’s Pilgrimage to Jiba was held between July 26 and August 4, this year once again under the theme “Gratitude, Joy, Hinokishin.” During this 10-day period, more than 260,000 children and adult leaders, including some 544 from 18 overseas countries and regions, returned to the Home of the…
Oyasato Institute for the Study of Religion Hosts Public Lecture on the Teachings
On June 25, the Oyasato Institute for the Study of Religion hosted the third of its 2005 public lecture series on the teachings, entitled “World of Faith–Learning from the Anecdotes of Oyasama.” Held in Doyusha Hall, the lecture was attended by 193 people. The series of lectures is intended to…
June Monthly Service Performed in High Spirits
The June Monthly Service of Tenrikyo Church Headquarters was solemnly conducted on the 26th with the Shinbashira presiding. The day was hot, the temperature reaching a high of 87.8 F (31.0 C). Perspiring followers reached the Main Sanctuary, many using their parasols or wearing their hats. A new hand-washing facility…
Practice Manual for the Kokyu Practice Manual for the Shamisen Practice Manual for the Koto
The Overseas Department has published new practice manuals for the koto, kokyu, and shamisen, the three musical instruments played by women in Tenrikyo services. These manuals are in a way split editions of this department’s Mikagura-uta: Practice Manual for the Women’s Musical Instruments. Originally published in 1977, the earlier work…
Social Welfare Festival Held at the Home of the Parent
On June 25, the Social Welfere Section and the Culture and Sports Management Section, both part of Tenrikyo Misson Department, held the first “Social Welfare Festival” at Tenri University’s Gym #1 in the hope that participants would acquire some practical skills necessary to offer personal assistance and nursing care to…