Today's Verse
If you truly replace the mind in its entirety, Tsukihi will accept it, too, at once. (XVII:14-15)
Overseas Followers Attend Three-Month Spiritual Development Course in Jiba
Any person who is 17 years of age or over is eligible for admission to Shuyoka, the three-month Spiritual Development Course offered in the Home of the Parent. Shuyoka students sow seeds of sincerity at Jiba, reflect on their daily use of mind, and cultivate the joy of faith during…
Insights into the Anecdotes: Hyoshiro Kami (1843–1918), Anecdote 34: “Tsukihi Has Granted It”
The Anecdote In spring of 1873, Hyoshiro Kami married Tsune. Later, when she became pregnant, Hyoshiro returned to Jiba to receive the Grant of Safe Childbirth. Oyasama said to him, “Take home as much of the washed rice as you want.” And She Herself instructed him: “Sah, sah,…
Children’s Pilgrimage to Jiba 2018 Begins
The Children’s Pilgrimage to Jiba 2018, sponsored by Church Headquarters, began on the afternoon of July 26 under the theme “Gratitude! In joy we are united, to the Home of the Parent!” Despite the severe heat, many children, who have returned to Jiba from various parts of the world, savor…
Church Headquarters Conducts July Monthly Service
On the 26th, the July Monthly Service was performed in Church Headquarters’ Main Sanctuary, with Successor-Designate Daisuke Nakayama presiding as chief officiant in place of the Shinbashira. In the Service prayer, he first expressed his gratitude to God for guiding all of us human beings by providing appropriate care and…
This Month’s Message: Challenges Help Us Grow
We read: “If there are no difficulties, the mind cannot be truly set.” The Life of Oyasama, p. 229 Children flying kites used to be a common sight during the New Year’s season in Japan. On beaches and in other open spaces, children would fly their kites, competing to get…
June 2018 Monthly Service
The June Monthly Service of Tenrikyo Church Headquarters was performed on the 26th in the Main Sanctuary. On behalf of the Shinbashira, who is receiving medical treatment, Successor-Designate Daisuke Nakayama served as chief officiant. In the Service prayer, he said, “We Service performers as well as church head ministers and…