Today's Verse
Step by step, I am solely making preparations truly to save the whole world. (IV:31, 36)
Tenri Seminary Marks Its 100th Anniversary
A ceremony to commemorate Tenri Seminary’s hundredth anniversary was held on November 25 in Church Headquarters’ Dining Hall 2. Both the Shinbashira and the former Shinbashira were present at the ceremony, which was attended by about 4,000 people including students and graduates of the Graduate Seminary, Junior Seminary, and Daini…
The Shinbashira’s Sermon at the Autumn Grand Service
I am delighted that we have duly concluded the performance of the Autumn Grand Service. Please allow me to express my heartfelt appreciation for the daily efforts you are devoting to the path. I wish to take this opportunity to share some of my thoughts with you and, therefore, may…
Tenrikyo Young Men’s Association—The 76th Annual Convention Held
On October 27, Tenrikyo Young Men’s Association sponsored its 76th annual convention in the Inner Courtyard of Church Headquarters. More than 17,000 people, including many from overseas, participated in the convention. At 10:00 a.m., the Shinbashira, who is also the president of the association, ushered the former Shinbashira and Women’s…
The Autumn Grand Service of the 163rd Year of Tenrikyo—Day of Origin of the Teaching Commemorated
The Autumn Grand Service, commemorating the day of origin of the Teaching, was performed on October 26 in the Main Sanctuary of Church Headquarters with the Shinbashira officiating. Great numbers of followers, including many from overseas, filled up the Main Sanctuary’s four worship halls, the Foundress’ Sanctuary, the Inner Courtyard,…
From Shiawase o yobu kokoro by Eiji Ozaki: The Truth of Arising Occurrences (3)
The Impartial Mind of the Parent Permit me to quote the following: This event is said to have taken place on April 17, 1881. Umejiro Izutsu and Shirobei Umetani, both from Osaka, ran into each other on the road. As it happened, they were both heading for Jiba in…
September Monthly Service Performed
The September Monthly Service was conducted on September 26 with the Shinbashira presiding. To commence the Service, the Shinbashira, accompanied by the other Service performers, worshiped at the Foundress’ Sanctuary and the Memorial Hall before proceeding to the Main Sanctuary, where he read the prayer to God the Parent. The…