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Church Headquarters’ Rice-Harvesting Ceremony Held
On October 22, Tenrikyo Church Headquarters held its annual rice-harvesting ceremony at Somanouchi Farm of Tenri High School’s Agriculture Department. This traditional event was originally begun in 1937 by the second Shinbashira, who sought to experience farming first-hand to savor the teachings explained through agricultural metaphors in the Scriptures. This…
Tenrikyo Nioigake Day 2022: Conveying the Teachings to Those Close to Us
The Tenrikyo Nioigake Day 2022 was observed between September 28 and 30 in many communities and regions. This annual event is intended to provide an opportunity for Yoboku and followers living in the same area to work together to spread the fragrance of the teachings in unity of mind—something they…
September 2022 Monthly Service
The September Monthly Service of Tenrikyo Church Headquarters was performed on the 26th in the Main Sanctuary, with Successor-Designate Daisuke Nakayama serving as chief officiant on behalf of the Shinbashira. In the Service prayer, Rev. Nakayama first expressed gratitude to God the Parent for becoming openly revealed by settling Oyasama…
Insights into the Anecdotes: Chuzaburo Koda (1828–1903), Anecdote 144 “The Virtue Which Reaches Heaven”
The Anecdote (Summary) Oyasama was detained in Nara Prison from March 24 through April 5, 1884. Chuzaburo Koda, arrested alongside Oyasama, was kept in custody for ten days. While imprisoned, Chuzaburo was ordered by a jailor to clean the toilets. When he came back to Oyasama after he had finished…
August 2022 Monthly Service
The August Monthly Service of Tenrikyo Church Headquarters was performed on the 26th in the Main Sanctuary, with Successor-Designate Daisuke Nakayama serving as chief officiant on behalf of the Shinbashira. In the Service prayer, Rev. Nakayama first expressed gratitude to God the Parent for having been guiding us toward the…
2022 Children’s Hinokishin for Summer Vacation
Tenrikyo Boys and Girls Association Headquarters (chaired by Isaku Nishida) recently promoted the “Children’s Hinokishin for Summer Vacation” program, aimed at helping the association members at regional churches, in local communities, and at home to have a sense of gratitude for the blessing of health and to proactively engage in…