Today's Verse
You are calling this place the Jiba, the Residence of God, in Yamato, but you may not know the origin.
When you learn of this origin in full, a great yearning will come over you, whoever you may be. (I:3-5)
Tenrikyo Prays with Other Religions for Peace in Antwerp
From September 7 to 9, nine delegates from Tenrikyo attended the International Meeting of Prayer for Peace, which was held under the theme “Peace Is the Future” in Antwerp, Belgium. With the participation of about 350 people including religious leaders, scholars, and government officials from many parts of the world,…
August 2014 Monthly Service
Tenrikyo Church Headquarters conducted the August Monthly Service on the 26th at the Main Sanctuary with the Shinbashira presiding as chief officiant. After expressing his gratitude for God the Parent’s blessings, the Shinbashira said in the Service prayer: “We always take serious problems occurring around the country and overseas as…
Successor-Designate Daisuke Nakayama Installed as Fifth President of the Young Men’s Association
On August 25, Tenrikyo Young Men’s Association held a special assembly—during which the Shinbashira announced his retirement from his position as the association’s president—and unanimously nominated Successor-Designate Daisuke Nakayama as the new president. Association Chairman Masanao Nakayama then visited the Shinbashira’s residence, where he asked the nominee to accept the…
This Month’s Message: Understanding Others’ Pain
According to Oyasama, the divine voice within Her once said: “You cannot save others if you live in a mansion with a stately gate.” Anecdotes of Oyasama, no. 5 In Aesop’s Fables, there is a story that goes something like this: One day, a shepherd caught a pig, which squealed…
July Monthly Service Performed
The July Monthly Service was duly conducted on the 26th in the Main Sanctuary of Tenrikyo Church Headquarters with the Shinbashira presiding as chief officiant. On that day, high atmospheric pressure brought scorching heat to Japan. The Japan Meteorological Agency announced that the temperature reached 35°C (95°F) at 231 of…
Students from Overseas Cultivate Faith in Jiba
Oyasato Seminar, sponsored by Tenrikyo Overseas Department, was held once again this summer in Jiba. The Chinese and Portuguese courses as well as English Courses I and III began on July 10 with a total of 53 students from seven countries and regions: Brazil, Canada, Hawaii, Hong Kong, Taiwan, the…