The Autumn Grand Service was performed in the Main Sanctuary with the Shinbashira presiding as chief officiant on October 26, commemorating the day of the founding of the Teaching in 1838—the day when Oyasama was settled as the Shrine of Tsukihi as God the Parent became openly revealed in this…
The Joyous Life Lecture, sponsored by Tenrikyo Overseas Department, was held in Australia and the Philippines from the end of August to the beginning of September. In Australia, the lecture was held at six venues in five regions, such as Brisbane and Casuarina, drawing a total of 109 participants including…
The September Monthly Service of Tenrikyo Church Headquarters was conducted on the 26th in the Main Sanctuary with the Shinbashira presiding as chief officiant. The Shinbashira began the Service prayer by expressing gratitude for the boundless blessings through which God the Parent constantly watches over us and guides us to…
On September 24, with Oyasama’s 130th Anniversary just four months away, the construction of a new building that serves as the wheelchair ramp entrance was completed. At 2:00 p.m., an appreciation service was performed in the Main Sanctuary at Church Headquarters with the Shinbashira playing the wooden clappers. Resident officials…
Tenrikyo Church Headquarters hosted the Children’s Pilgrimage to Jiba between July 26 and August 4 under the new theme “Spreading smiles! Help each other!” in the hope that children would learn to help one another through the event and feel the joy of helping others and that their joyous smiles…
The 2015 Oyasato Seminar began on July 10 with English Courses I and III as well as the Chinese and Portuguese courses, drawing a total of 61 participants from eight countries and regions: Brazil, Canada, Hawaii, Hong Kong, Indonesia, New Zealand, Taiwan, and the U.S. mainland. The seminar is an…