This year’s Tenrikyo Hinokishin Day was observed at various locations in a number of countries by the end of May. On Oahu Island in Hawaii, for instance, 140 people engaged in clean-up hinokishin on May 4 at the Honolulu Zoo—which has been a Hinokishin Day site in Hawaii for the…
Sponsored by Tenri University and the School of Oriental and African Studies (SOAS), the University of London, an exhibition is being held under the title “1000 Years of the Art of Japanese Books: Treasures from Tenri Central Library” at Brunei Gallery of SOAS from April 18 to June 22, 2013.…
On April 18, the Oyasama Birth Celebration Service was held at Tenrikyo Church Headquarters with the Shinbashira presiding as chief officiant. Blessed with warm weather, approximately 67,000 followers from across Japan and overseas returned to the Home of the Parent. Filling their hearts with the joy of celebrating the 215th…
On April 14, the International Network for Mutual Help, based in the Overseas Department, held its 17th annual charity bazaar on the department’s premises, drawing more than 800 people. The network, besides conducting such fundraising activities, collects and provides information on international aid in cooperation with the department’s overseas mission…
On March 28, this year’s Students’ Spring Pilgrimage to Jiba, cosponsored by the Students Association and the Students Advisory Committee, was held in the Home of the Parent under the theme “Spreading the Parent’s intention to our fellow students in the world: Let’s embark on the path in unity of…
Missionaries from various age-groups and backgrounds live together at missionary houses while devoting themselves to sprinkling the fragrance of the teachings and engaging in salvation work for one year. On March 29 and 30, a preliminary seminar for new residents of missionary houses was held in the Home of the…