On January 26, 2010, the Shinbashira led the congregation in the Spring Grand Service—which commemorates the lunar calendar date of January 26, 1887, the day when Oyasama withdrew from physical life—at the Main Sanctuary of Tenrikyo Church Headquarters. The weather forecast for the day was cloudy. The skies above the…
On December 26, 2009, Tenrikyo Church Headquarters conducted its Monthly Service in the Main Sanctuary with the Shinbashira presiding. Many followers returned to Jiba to convey their appreciation for the blessings they received throughout the 172nd year of the Teaching. Shortly after 9:00 a.m., the Shinbashira and other Service performers…
On November 26, Church Headquarters conducted its November Monthly Service in the Main Sanctuary, with the Shinbashira presiding as chief officiant. It was a balmy autumn day with very little wind, where the mild sunshine illuminated the colored tree leaves in the precincts as well as in the mountains stretching…
On the 26th, Church Headquarters conducted its September Monthly Service in the Main Sanctuary, with the Shinbashira presiding as chief officiant. Although it was a hot day with the temperature rising to 28°C (82.4°F), a cool breeze occasionally swept through the Sanctuary precincts. In the Service prayer, the Shinbashira first…
Tenrikyo Church Headquarters conducted its August Monthly Service on the 26th in the Main Sanctuary with the Shinbashira presiding. On the day of the Service, there was a cool wind sweeping through the Sanctuary precincts and red dragonflies hovering in the sky, both of which heralded the approach of autumn.…
Tenrikyo Church Headquarters conducted its July Monthly Service on the 26th in the Main Sanctuary with the Shinbashira presiding. The 26th was also the opening day of the Children’s Pilgrimage to Jiba. Thus, many children in pilgrimage groups, uniformed Boys and Girls Hinokishin Corps participants, and student groups in matching…