Today's Verse
In this cleansing, there shall be no discrimination between those within and the world. I shall manifest all of the mind of each of you. (XII:1-2)
September Monthly Service Performed
The September Monthly Service of Church Headquarters was solemnly conducted on the 26th with the Shinbashira presiding. Followers who had returned from various parts of the world prayed together with the Shinbashira for world peace and joined in singing the songs for the Service. In his prayer to God the…
Mrs. Harue Nakayama Installed as the Women’s Association’s 6th President
The Women’s Association held an extraordinary committee meeting on August 29 amid efforts to have “buds sprout” from the “knot” of the passing of its 5th president, Mrs. Masa Nakayama, on August 15. The meeting paved the way for establishing a 31-member presidential recommendation committee in accordance with rules and…
Head Ministers Seminar in Oyasato Concluded
The Head Ministers Seminar in Oyasato—a three-day program offered by Church Headquarters in 19 sessions beginning in April—came to a close on September 16. Altogether, the seminar drew almost 15,000 head ministers, who spent three days with fellow head ministers in one or another of the 19 sessions held at…
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…