Today's Verse
The seed which God truly accepts will never decay through all eternity.
When these seeds sprout in the course of time, it will be the talk of all ages to come.
Ofudesaki, unnumbered set
Tenrikyo Sends Delegation to Day of Prayer at Assisi
On January 24, the Day of Prayer for Peace in the World took place at Assisi, Italy, with about 250 religious leaders participating from 12 religions around the world. This meeting was called for by Pope John Paul II in the aftermath of the September 11 terrorist attacks. It was…
Tenrikyo Terminology—Excerpt from Tenrikyo Jiten: “According to the State of Mind” (Kokoro shidai)
Human beings are endowed with the freedom to live as free and responsible beings. God the Parent created us as such and provides for us accordingly. God the Parent’s blessing of salvation thus unfolds based on our free responsibility. That is why the Ofudesaki teaches: By this salvation given in…
February Monthly Service Performed
The February Monthly Service of Tenrikyo Church Headquarters was conducted on the 26th in the Main Sanctuary with the Shinbashira presiding. On that day, the weather was cold and cloudy, but the bright red plum blossoms in the Inner Courtyard hinted that spring was just around the corner. After worshiping…
University Division of the Students Training Course Held
The University Division of the Students Training Course was held from March 3 through 9 at the Home of the Parent. Sponsored by Tenrikyo Church Headquarters, this course provided an opportunity for young people to deepen their understanding of Tenrikyo and share the joy of faith with one another. Taking…
Hinokishin School Symposium Discusses Social Withdrawal
Living as they do in increasingly complex social environments, growing numbers of people in Japan–especially among the young–are becoming socially withdrawn. They experience a loss of interest in normal social activities, cut themselves off from others, and seclude themselves in their houses for extended periods of time. In an effort…
Spring Grand Service Performed
The Shinbashira led the congregation in the Spring Grand Service on January 26 at the Main Sanctuary of Tenrikyo Church Headquarters. His sermon stressed that now was the season for all followers to do the “foundation work in spiritual construction” in order to prepare for the 120th Anniversary of Oyasama.…