Today's Verse
The seed which God truly accepts will never decay through all eternity.
When these seeds sprout in the course of time, it will be the talk of all ages to come.
Ofudesaki, unnumbered set
Young Men’s Assn. Holds 80th Convention Marking 50 Years of Oyasato Construction Hinokishin Corps
On October 27, the day following the Autumn Grand Service, some 15,000 members of Tenrikyo Young Men’s Association assembled in the Inner Courtyard of Church Headquarters to attend the association’s 80th convention, which commemorated the 50th anniversary of the Oyasato Construction Young Men’s Association Hinokishin Corps. The annual convention was…
The Autumn Grand Service of the 167th Year of the Teaching
The Autumn Grand Service for the 167th year of the Teaching was performed on October 26 in the Main Sanctuary of Tenrikyo Church Headquarters with the Shinbashira presiding. Despite the cold rain, some 85,000 followers, including many who came from overseas, gathered for the Service, seating themselves in the four…
The Fragrance of the Teachings Sprinkled in a Unity of Mind
Tenrikyo Nioigake Day was observed from September 28 to 30, when Yoboku and followers throughout Japan engaged in sprinkling the fragrance of the teachings. Since the year 2002, which marked the 70th anniversary of the activity, efforts have been made to distribute Tenrikyo leaflets to every household in the country…
Tenri Kyoko Gakuen High School to Be Established
Tenri Seminary Corporation is now in the process of reorganizing its high school system. The two existing high schools–Tenri Seminary High School and Tenri Oyasato High School–are going to be consolidated into a new high school to be called Tenri Kyoko Gakuen High School. The announcement was made on June…
Earth-carrying Hinokishin to Conclude on October 31
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…
Head Minister Qualification Course Two Held
Three overseas students took part in Head Minister Qualification Course Two, held at the Home of the Parent from September 27 to October 19. The students (two from the United States mainland and one from Hawaii), who had completed Course One last month, sought to deepen their understanding of the…