Today's Verse
The seed which God truly accepts will never decay through all eternity.
When these seeds sprout in the course of time, it will be the talk of all ages to come.
Ofudesaki, unnumbered set
The Shinbashira’s Sermon at the Autumn Grand Service 2023
May I express my deep appreciation to all of you for returning to Jiba from within the country and overseas to attend today’s Autumn Grand Service. May I also thank you most sincerely for the efforts you are devoting in your daily lives to the work of the path. I…
Autumn Grand Service 2023: Raising Awareness of Being Oyasama’s Instruments Towards the 140th Anniversary of Oyasama
The Autumn Grand Service, which commemorates the Teaching’s day of origin, for the 186th year of the Teaching was performed in the Main Sanctuary on October 26 with Successor-Designate Daisuke Nakayama serving as chief officiant. On the day of the Service, shortly before 8:00 a.m.—the hour at which Oyasama was…
Insights into the Anecdotes: Kunisaburo Moroi (1840–1918), Anecdote 187 “Solely to Jiba”
The Anecdote (Summary) Kunisaburo Moroi was so saddened by the passing of his three-year-old fourth daughter, Hide, that he returned to Jiba in June 1886. “I may have been mistaken about some things, so please let me know my shortcomings,” he said to Oyasama. Oyasama gave him these words: “Sah,…
Tenrikyo’s Way of Thinking and Living: Freedom of Mind
We live in an era where various forms of freedom, such as political freedom and freedom of speech, are emphasized. This is because freedom has a profound connection to human happiness. In Tenrikyo, particular importance is placed on the freedom of mind, while there is not much discussion about social…
September 2023 Monthly Service
The September Monthly Service of Tenrikyo Church Headquarters was performed on the 26th in the Main Sanctuary, with Successor-Designate Daisuke Nakayama serving as chief officiant on behalf of the Shinbashira. In the Service prayer, Rev. Nakayama first expressed gratitude to God the Parent for becoming openly revealed by settling Oyasama…
August 2023 Monthly Service
The August Monthly Service of Tenrikyo Church Headquarters was performed on the 26th in the Main Sanctuary, with Successor-Designate Daisuke Nakayama serving as chief officiant on behalf of the Shinbashira. In the Service prayer, Rev. Nakayama first expressed gratitude to God the Parent for creating the world and human beings…