Today's Verse
Because I wished to see this path quickly, I have hastened. From this time forward, there will be joyousness in everything. (XVII:22-23)
The Shinbashira Announces Instruction Two
On October 26, the Shinbashira led the congregation in the Autumn Grand Service at Church Headquarters’ Main Sanctuary, commemorating the day the Teaching came into being in the year 1838. He announced Instruction Two during his sermon, thereby providing guidelines for the activities to be conducted in preparation for the…
Seminar for Probation Officers Held in Oyasato
On September 29, a seminar for probation officers was held at Tenri Yotokuin Children’s Home with an attendance of 45 officers. Tenrikyo Probation Officers Federation holds this annual seminar in Oyasato, the Home of the Parent, in order to provide probation officers with an opportunity to exchange ideas and opinions…
Tokyo Diocese Holds Symposium on Senior Citizens and Dementia
On September 14, Tokyo Diocese’s “21st Century Committee,” which addresses environmental, family, and other social issues, sponsored a symposium entitled “Senior Citizens and Dementia.” Fifty-five followers attended this symposium, which was held at the diocese administration office, to acquire helpful information for their salvation work. In his opening speech, Tokyo…
Tenrikyo Nioigake Day Observed
This year’s Tenrikyo Nioigake Day, which was held in commemoration of its 70th anniversary, was observed from September 28 through 30. In 1932, Tenrikyo Nioigake Day was originally promoted as “Tenrikyo Street Speech Day” by the Young Men’s Association and the Women’s Association, and this year marks the 70th year…
Visit by the Former Shinbashira Encourages Followers in the U.S., Colombia, and Mexico
Former Shinbashira Zenye Nakayama traveled to the United States, Colombia, and Mexico between September 11 and 23. During this period, he visited Tenrikyo missionary facilities in these regions and warmly encouraged the followers there to take great strides toward the 120th Anniversary of Oyasama in a unity of mind. On…
September Monthly Service Performed
The September Monthly Service of Church Headquarters was performed on the 26th in the Main Sanctuary with the Shinbashira presiding. Since the weather had been crisp and pleasant during the preceding several days, the cloudy skies and ever cooler weather on that day gave the impression that autumn had finally…