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)
“Head Ministers Seminar in Oyasato” to Be Held
On August 27, Director-in-Chief of Administrative Affairs Masahiko Iburi announced at the monthly meeting of the Kanamekai, the association comprising the head ministers of all directly supervised churches, that Tenrikyo Church Headquarters will sponsor the “Head Ministers Seminar in Oyasato” between April and September of 2001, the 164 year of…
Opening Ceremony of the Multi-Purpose Hall of the Mission Headquarters in America
Tenrikyo Mission Headquarters in America held the opening ceremony of the multi-purpose hall on August 19 with Overseas Department Head Y oshikazu Terada in attendance. The opening ceremony consisted of an appreciation service, ribbon-cutting ceremony, and luncheon. After the appreciation service, Bishop Motoo Matsuda delivered an address. Expressing the joy…
Tenrikyo Followers Participate in the Assembly of Prayer for Peace in Okinawa
On August 15, the 10th Assembly of Prayer for Peace was held at the Okinawa Peace Memorial Hall in Mabuni, Okinawa, sponsored by an association consisting of the representatives of 13 religious organizations in Okinawa. About 1,000 people including religious leaders participated in the assembly. The association has been sponsoring…
August Monthly Service Performed
The August Monthly Service of Church Headquarters was performed on the 26th in the Main Sanctuary with the Shinbashira presiding. The Service commenced with the Shinbashira’s reading of the Service prayer. He began by thanking God the Parent for the daily providence and went on to say, “Following the Parent’s…
Europe Centre Celebrates 30th Anniversary Honored by the Shinbashira’s Presence
Taking advantage of its 30th anniversary, Tenrikyo Europe Centre conducted the enshrinement of the medo (object for worship) for both God the Parent and Oyasama on September 9 with the Shinbashira as the chief officiant. The following day, 190 people including Yoboku residing in Europe assembled for the service to…
Tenri University Gagaku Music Society Gives Concerts in China
Gagaku Music Society of Tenri University visited China between July 27 and August 3 for its 13th overseas concert, accepting an invitation from Dunhuangology Academy. This concert was planned in association with the symposium that commemorated the centenary of the discovery of Dunhuang Library Cave. On July 30, a concert…