On October 27, the day after the Autumn Grand Service, the 89th Tenrikyo Young Men’s Association Convention was held in the Inner Courtyard of Tenrikyo Church Headquarters. The Young Men’s Association is currently promoting the association guidelines “Develop faith and spread the teachings in single-heartedness with God.” In anticipation of…
The Autumn Grand Service was performed in the Main Sanctuary with the Shinbashira presiding as chief officiant on October 26, commemorating the day of the founding of the Teaching in 1838 when Oyasama was settled as the Shrine of Tsukihi through the divine revelation in which God said, “At this…
Seven delegates from Tenrikyo attended the International Meeting of Prayer for Peace held in Rome, Italy, from September 29 to October 1. Organized by the Community of Sant’Egidio—a lay Catholic group headquartered in Rome—and the Diocese of Rome, the meeting drew religious leaders and government officials from many parts of…
The September Monthly Service of Church Headquarters was conducted on the 26th at the Main Sanctuary with the Shinbashira presiding as the chief officiant. In the Service prayer, the Shinbashira expressed gratitude for God the Parent’s boundless love and said, “Taking to heart the significance of the respective missions entrusted…
The Joyous Life Lecture, sponsored by Tenrikyo Overseas Department, was held in September, drawing a total of 927 people at 24 venues in 10 countries: Australia, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Nepal, New Zealand, Spain, Thailand, and the United Kingdom. The lecture was first organized in Japan by the then Yoboku…
The South Korea Chapter of Tenrikyo Young Men’s Association organized a mission caravan in Fukuoka, Japan, from August 21 through 24. It was the third mission caravan held by the chapter; however, this was the first time that its caravan went outside of South Korea. A total of 15 participants,…