May I start by expressing my heartfelt appreciation to all of you for coming from near and far to attend today’s Autumn Grand Service. At the outset of today’s Service, we expressed our gratitude for God the Parent’s boundless providence, which we are constantly receiving day after day, and prayed…
On October 26, Tenrikyo Church Headquarters conducted the Autumn Grand Service at the Main Sanctuary with the Shinbashira presiding. This day commemorates the Teaching’s Day of Origin when Oyasama was settled as the Shrine of Tsukihi. Some 72,000 followers from various parts of Japan as well as overseas countries returned…
The Shinbashira led the congregation in the Spring Grand Service on January 26 at the Main Sanctuary of Church Headquarters, commemorating the lunar calendar date of January 26, 1887, the day that Oyasama withdrew from physical life. The occasion brought together some 73,000 followers, including many from overseas, who filled…
May I begin by expressing my deep appreciation to all of you for returning to Jiba to attend today’s Spring Grand Service? May I also thank you all sincerely for the tremendous efforts you are devoting to the work of the path in the course of daily life? As we…
May I begin by expressing my heartfelt appreciation for the sincere efforts you are devoting to the tasks of the path each day. We have just been able to duly conclude this year’s Autumn Grand Service. As I wish to take this opportunity to share some of my thoughts with…
The Autumn Grand Service for the 167th year of the Teaching was performed on October 26 in the Main Sanctuary of Tenrikyo Church Headquarters with the Shinbashira presiding. Despite the cold rain, some 85,000 followers, including many who came from overseas, gathered for the Service, seating themselves in the four…