Today's Verse
Each of you, after pondering over the body, resolve the mind and lean on God.
The thoughts of God about all matters are profound, but you close to Me are unaware of this. (IV:42-44)
Tenrikyo Terminology—Excerpt from Tenrikyo Jiten: “Water” (Mizu)
“Water” (Mizu) Water is used as a metaphorical, symbolical expression of the providence of God the Parent. The metaphor of water often plays a prominent role in explaining the teachings. 1) As a metaphor for the providence of God the Parent, water may symbolize the way God the Parent works…
Taiwan Disaster Relief Hinokishin Corps Helps with Recovery After Typhoon
Tenrikyo Disaster Relief Hinokishin Corps went into action in Taiwan, which was hit by powerful Typhoon Nari on September 16. The typhoon hit land at the northern part of the island, moved west-southwest very slowly, and hovered off the island for about five days, dumping record amounts of rain. It…
Prayers and Donations for Victims of September 11 Terrorist Attacks
In the wake of the terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center in New York City on September 11, President George Bush proclaimed September 14 as a national day of prayer and remembrance for the victims of the attacks, and he asked that places of worship in the United States…
August Monthly Service Performed
The August Monthly Service was solemnly conducted at Tenrikyo Church Headquarters on the 26th with the Shinbashira presiding. In the Service prayer, the Shinbashira thanked God the Parent for the many blessings we were shown during the month, including the safe completion of the Children’s Pilgrimage to Jiba on August…
High School Students Gather in Oyasato for the Students Training Course
The High School Division of the Students Training Course was held at the Home of the Parent from August 9 through 15 with a total of 1,751 students participating. This annual one-week course is designed to provide students who do not attend schools in the Home of the Parent with…
Masa Nakayama Passes Away for Rebirth at 65
本部在籍者: the resident staff members of Church Headquarters, 御霊うつし: a ceremony for the transfer of one’s soul, 豊田山舎: Toyoda-sansha Columbarium, 玉串奉献: the offering of sacred branches, 合祀祭:
an enshrinement ceremony for someone