From July 18 to 24, Tenrikyo Young Men’s Association organized its 9th International Hinokishin Corps, which is designed for association members of overseas chapters.
As a result of missionary efforts that Tenrikyo followers have made in Sri Lanka, hinokishin has become part of school activities at Royal International School in Kurunegala, the capital city of the North Western Province. Established in 1991, the school has produced many graduates who work in government offices. With…
Yuhiko Nishiumi and his wife, Hiroe, were doing hinokishin at their followers dormitory on October 20, 2013. “It has been one year since my doctor told me that I only had a very short time to live. I am feeling nothing but gratitude for being able to devote myself to…
On July 2, Action Day for the Heart-Clean Campaign was observed at 506 venues throughout Japan under the slogan “Let’s come together in thankfulness for the blessings and engage in hinokishin with fellow members,” and the Shinbashira, who serves as the president of Tenrikyo Young Men’s Association, paid a visit…
The construction for the westward expansion of the Sanctuary precincts, which began in June 2003, has made greater-than-expected progress thanks to the sincere efforts of all followers. The earth-carrying hinokishin will, therefore, conclude five months ahead of schedule, with a closing ceremony to be held on October 31 with the…
On February 25, Hinokishin School held a symposium at the Home of the Parent to discuss the teaching of a “thing lent, a thing borrowed”–the teaching that the human body belongs to God, whose body is the entire universe. The event, attended by 260 people, provided a helpful perspective on…