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)
New Head Ministers Assemble at the Home of the Parent
The 52nd Meeting for Newly Appointed Church Head Ministers took place on November 27 and 28 at the Home of the Parent, drawing 265 head ministers appointed between May and October this year, as well as their spouses. This biannual meeting provides new head ministers and their spouses with an…
Completion of South Right Wing 1 of the Oyasato-yakata
Construction work on South Right Wing 1 of the Oyasato-yakata building-complex was completed on November 30. On that day, a thanksgiving service was performed in the Main Sanctuary of Church Headquarters in order to offer thanks to God the Parent for the successful completion of the construction work. The service,…
November Monthly Service Conducted
The November Monthly Service was conducted at Tenrikyo Church Headquarters on the 26th of November with the Shinbashira presiding. Since the Monthly Service fell on a Sunday, the congregation was composed of an unusually large number of families and pilgrimage groups, who not only filled the four worship halls, the…
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…