Today's Verse
To train you in such a path quickly is My desire, but there is no understanding in anyone’s mind.
I do not discriminate among any of you in the world. Please ponder, each of you. (XII:96-98)
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…
This Month’s Message: Every Sincere Effort Will Be Rewarded
We are taught: “You are to purchase My sincerity. Purchase My sincerity with your own sincerity.” Life of Oyasama, p. 233 Let us imagine that we are climbing a steep mountain to reach the summit. Panting and gasping for breath, we trudge uphill step by step. Looking up ahead, we…
May 2018 Monthly Service
The May Monthly Service of Tenrikyo Church Headquarters was performed on the 26th in the Main Sanctuary with the Shinbashira presiding as chief officiant. In the Service prayer, the Shinbashira said: “All of us Service performers as well as church head ministers and other Yoboku will guard against being swept…
Tenrikyo Hinokishin Day Observed
The annual Tenrikyo Hinokishin Day, which is the culmination of all daily hinokishin activities carried out by Yoboku and followers of the path, was held on April 29 under the slogan “Let us come together with a sense of gratitude and carry out hinokishin in unity of mind” at 1,400…