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)
April Monthly Service Performed
On April 26, the April Monthly Service of Tenrikyo Church Headquarters was performed in the Main Sanctuary, with the Shinbashira presiding, and was attended by large numbers of followers. A chilly breeze was occasionally blowing, but warm spring sunlight glistened on the green bronze roofing tiles of the Foundress’…
Tenrikyo Hinokishin Day: Followers Engage in Hinokishin Around the World
Tenrikyo Hinokishin Day was observed at more than 1,700 locations throughout Japan on May 13 as well as at about 90 locations in 23 overseas countries on different days, each participant striving to practice the motto for this year’s Hinokishin Day, which was: “Now is the time for world salvation.…
Women’s Association Holds 83rd Convention
The 83rd Convention of Tenrikyo Women’s Association was conducted in the Inner Courtyard of Tenrikyo Church Headquarters on April 19, the day following the Oyasama Birth Celebration Service. This year, approximately 60,000 members returned to the Home of the Parent to attend the convention. Since last year’ s convention commemorated…
Head Ministers Seminar in Oyasato Begins
The Head Ministers Seminar in Oyasato, sponsored by Church Headquarters, commenced with the opening of Session l on April 4. This seminar, which is a three-day program, is offered in 19 sessions altogether, and each church head minister is expected to attend one session. So far, four sessions have been…
Oyasama’s 203rd Birthday Celebrated
The Oyasama Birth Celebration Service was conducted at Tenrikyo Church Headquarters on April 18 to commemorate the 203rd birthday of the everliving Oyasama, our beloved Parent, who eternally guides us toward the Joyous Life for all humankind. Great numbers of followers returned to the Home of the Parent to celebrate…
Students’ Spring Pilgrimage to Jiba
On March 28, Tenrikyo Students Association sponsored a convention entitled “Students’ Spring Pilgrimage to Jiba” with the support of the Student Advisory Committee. About 4,500 high school, junior college, and college students gathered in the Inner Courtyard of Church Headquarters to participate in the convention, which was honored by the…