The September Monthly Service was performed in the Main Sanctuary of Tenrikyo Church Headquarters on the morning of the 26th. The Service began with the Shinbashira’s prayer in which he expressed appreciation for the constant blessings that God the Parent bestows on humankind. He then said: “We will devote our…
The August Monthly Service was conducted at Tenrikyo Church Headquarters on the 26th with the Shinbashira presiding. At 9:00 A.M., amid the elegant sounds of gagaku music, the Shinbashira and the other Service performers left the Staff Quarters to offer worship at the Foundress’ Sanctuary and the Memorial Hall before…
Tenrikyo Church Headquarters conducted its July Monthly Service on the 26th at the Main Sanctuary with the Shinbashira presiding. Due to the approaching typhoon Banyan, it started to rain on the previous night and continued to rain through the Service. Despite the weather, a large number of followers returned to…
The June Monthly Service of Tenrikyo Church Headquarters was solemnly conducted on the 26th with the Shinbashira presiding. The day was hot, the temperature reaching a high of 87.8 F (31.0 C). Perspiring followers reached the Main Sanctuary, many using their parasols or wearing their hats. A new hand-washing facility…
The May Monthly Service was performed in the Main Sanctuary of Tenrikyo Church Headquarters on the morning of the 26th. The Service began with the Shinbashira’s prayer, in which he said: “On this day today, which falls in the middle of the year to conclude our pre-anniversary activities, all of…
April Monthly Service of Tenrikyo Church Headquarters was solemnly conducted on the 26th with the Shinbashira presiding. The rain, which had fallen since the previous night, let up by early morning. An hour or so before the Service was to commence, warm rays of sunshine streamed through the clouds, heralding…