Today's Verse
This time, Tsukihi truly cannot bear to look on. I shall manifest all things whatever. (XII:3, 5)
Training Course Draws 440 College Students
Tenrikyo Church Headquarters sponsored the University Division of the Students Training Course from March 3 through 9 at the Home of the Parent, drawing 440 college students from all over the country. This weeklong training course provides university, junior college, and technical school students with an opportunity to learn about…
Graduation Ceremonies 2003 in Tenri
Tenri High School’s Day Course The graduation ceremony for Tenri High School’s day course was held in the school gymnasium on the morning of February 22. After presenting class representatives with diplomas for the 417 graduates (230 boys, 187 girls), Principal Shigehiko Iburi delivered an address, in which he said:…
Oyasama 120th Anniversary District Lectures Now Underway
The Oyasama 120th Anniversary District Lectures–sponsored by Church Headquarters and scheduled to be offered between March and June at 1,981 venues including 110 overseas–are now well underway. Intended for all Yoboku (“timber” for building the Joyous Life), the District Lectures aim at helping them thoroughly understand the significance of the…
120th Anniversary of Oyasama to Be Conducted on January 26, 2006
Following the Spring Grand Service on January 26, the Shinbashira made an announcement as to how the 120th Anniversary of Oyasama should be conducted. The announcement was made at a meeting of Church Headquarters resident staff members, head ministers of directly supervised churches, and diocese superintendents. He said that the…
Spring Grand Service Draws 87,000
On January 26, the Shinbashira led 87,000 followers in the Spring Grand Service at the Main Sanctuary of Church Headquarters, commemorating the day Oyasama withdrew from physical life 116 years ago. Oyasama shortened Her physical life by 25 years in opening the “portals of the Shrine” on January 26, 1887,…
First Post-war Church in Hong Kong Established
Minami Hong Kong Church, the first post-war church in Hong Kong, was established in January. The enshrinement service and the installation service for its head minister, Rev. Mitsuko Kitamura, were conducted on the 11th and 12th, respectively. Tenrikyo was first brought to Hong Kong in 1928, and two churches were…