The 30th English class of Shuyoka (the three-month Spiritual Development Course) began in the Home of the Parent on April 1 as part of the 756th session of Shuyoka, which has a total of 737 students (as of June 1). The course offers an opportunity to spend three months in…
The May Monthly Service of Tenrikyo Church Headquarters was performed in the Main Sanctuary on the 26th with the Shinbashira presiding. At nine o’clock in the morning, the Shinbashira, accompanied by other Service performers, worshiped at the Foundress’ Sanctuary and the Memorial Hall before proceeding to the Main Sanctuary, where…
The April Monthly Service of Tenrikyo Church Headquarters was conducted in the Main Sanctuary on the 26th with the Shinbashira presiding. The blue sky stretching above the Home of the Parent contrasted sharply with the fresh greenery of the mountains to the east. The Shinbashira, accompanied by the other Service…
The Spring Grand Service for the 167th year of the Teaching was conducted at the Home of the Parent on January 26 in remembrance of the day when Oyasama, shortening Her term of life by 25 years, withdrew from physical life to step out and level the ground, saying, “I…
The annual Sechi Festival was held at Jiba from January 5 to 7. This traditional event at the Home of the Parent started in the 1870s, when Oyasama shared the New Year’s offerings of rice cakes with people, and it has continued for over 100 years. Blessed with mild weather,…
Blessed with mild weather unusual for this time of year–the average temperature in the morning being 56.3F–Church Headquarters November Monthly Service was solemnly conducted on the 26th with the Shinbashira presiding. Followers heading for the Main Sanctuary to attend the Service were greeted by golden ginkgo leaves glittering in the…