As reported in last month’s issue, Tenri University’s Oyasato Institute for the Study of Religion is currently presenting a public lecture series entitled “Modern Society and Tenrikyo.” The third lecture in the series was delivered on June 25 by Prof. Midori Horiuchi, researcher at the institute, who explored the significance…
On June 5 and 6, Tenrikyo Women’s Association held the Seminar for Young Women Leaders at Moya 12. A total of 66 participants from directly supervised chapters and diocese chapters deepened their faith through lectures and group discussions. Young women leaders have only a few opportunities to meet and interact…
Young Women’s Gathering On April 18, the Young Women’s Gathering was held at Tenri University Gymnasium 1 and Tenri High School Multipurpose Gymnasium. With the Shinbashira and the former Shinbashira attending as guests of honor, the gathering drew more than 10,000 young women from all parts of Japan and from…
On April 19, the Women’s Association held its 92nd annual convention commemorating the 100th anniversary of its founding, with the Inner Courtyard of Church Headquarters serving as the main venue. The convention drew some 120,000 members, which is the highest-ever number of participants attending the association’s convention. The convention came…
In commemoration of the 100th anniversary of the Women’s Association, the “Commemorative Exhibition: Toward Tomorrow, Toward the Future” has been underway on the third floor of the Oyasato-yakata’s South Right Wing 2. Coinciding with the second Besseki Month organized by the association, the exhibition is to last until May 10.…
Tenrikyo Women’s Association held a seminar for chairwomen of directly supervised chapters and diocese chapters on January 27 with an attendance of 256 chairwomen. The seminar began with an address by the association president, Mrs. Harue Nakayama. She first thanked the participants for the efforts they have been dedicating to…