Today's Verse
In this cleansing, there shall be no discrimination between those within and the world. I shall manifest all of the mind of each of you. (XII:1-2)
Capping Ceremony Takes Place at Tenri Nursing School
The capping ceremony for the students in the 17th term (Department One) as well as the 35th term (Department Two) of Tenri Nursing School was held on May 14. This year, 41 students of Department One as well as 18 students of Department Two were capped. After those attending had…
Social Welfare Groups Meet In Jiba
On May 25, five Tenrikyo social welfare related federations (namely the federations for Social Welfare Facilities, Prison Chaplains, Juvenile Probation Officers, Foster Parents, and Child Welfare Commissioners) held a joint convention in East Right Wing 4 of the Oyasato-yakata building-complex, drawing about 250 followers involved in social welfare activities from…
54th Meeting for Newly Appointed Church Head Ministers Held
The 54th Meeting for Newly Appointed Church Head Ministers was held on May 27 and 28 in the Home of the Parent with a total of 505 participants. Attending this study session were 331 new head ministers–all of whom had been appointed between October last year and April this year–and…
NEW PUBLICATION
Tenrikyo Overseas Department has published a new volume, My Hopes for the Young: Excerpts from the Second Shinbashira’s Talks. The new book is a translation of Seinen ni nozomu, a collection of short passages excerpted from addresses that were delivered by Shozen Nakayama, the second Shinbashira, before audiences comprising young…
May Monthly Service Joyfully Performed
The May Monthly Service was conducted on the 26th at Church HeadquartersEwith the Shinbashira presiding as chief officiant. It was a gorgeous day with bright blue skies and lush green foliage. The Service commenced shortly after 9:00 a.m., when the Shinbashira and other Service performers entered the Main Sanctuary after…
Women’s Association Holds 84th Convention
The 84th Convention of Tenrikyo Women’s Association was conducted in the Inner Courtyard of Tenrikyo Church Headquarters on April 19, the day following the Oyasama Birth Celebration Service. Approximately 76,000 people returned to the Home of the Parent to attend this year’s convention, which commemorated Mrs. Harue Nakayama’s installation as…