Today's Verse
Insights into the Anecdotes: Chushichi Yamanaka (1827–1902), Anecdote 21: “That’s All to the Good, That’s All to the Good”
The Anecdote Around the middle of May 1868, five years from the time Chushichi Yamanaka had embraced the faith, a heavy rain had fallen continuously for many days. The river overflowed here and there, rice fields were washed out, and houses were carried away. Chushichi suffered heavy losses.…
The Shinbashira’s Sermon at the Autumn Grand Service 2017
May I express my deep appreciation to all of you for returning to Jiba to attend today’s Autumn Grand Service for the 180th year of the Teaching. May I also thank you most sincerely for the efforts you are devoting in your daily lives to the work of the path.…
Tenrikyo’s Way of Thinking and Living: Head Ministers and Other Followers
In some religions, there is a clear distinction between the roles of people who work exclusively for the tasks of their religions—such as Buddhist priests and Christian ministers—and those of lay people. How about Tenrikyo? No matter what position we may have, all of us followers have faith in God…
The 50th Memorial Service for the 2nd Shinbashira Conducted
The 50th memorial service for the second Shinbashira, Shozen Nakayama, was solemnly observed on November 14 at Church Headquarters […]
Young Men’s Association Holds 93rd Convention
On October 27, the day after the Autumn Grand Service, the Young Men’s Association held its 93rd Convention in the Inner Courtyard of Church Headquarters […]
Wedding Celebration for Daisuke and Nobue Nakayama: the Sanctuary Precincts Filled with Joy and Enthusiasm
After the evening service on October 26, a special event to celebrate the marriage of Successor-Designate Daisuke Nakayama and his wife, Nobue, was held […]