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2011 Graduation Ceremonies Held in Tenri
Tenri High School’s day course conducted its graduation ceremony in the presence of the Shinbashira on the morning of February 22 in the school’s multipurpose gymnasium. The ceremony honoring the 415 graduates (219 boys, 196 girls) was attended by their parents, teachers, and underclassmen….
February Monthly Service Performed
The February Monthly Service of Tenrikyo Church Headquarters took place in the Main Sanctuary on the 26th with the Shinbashira presiding. The Japanese archipelago was greeted by the first signs of spring the previous day as the plum blossoms in front of the Foundress’ Sanctuary started to open. The sunlight…
The Shinbashira’s Sermon at the Spring Grand Service 2011
May I express my sincere appreciation for the effort you have made to return to Jiba from near and far to attend today’s Spring Grand Service. The Service having duly been concluded, I would like to take this opportunity to share some of my thoughts with you. May I, therefore,…
Tenrikyo Hawaii Convention 2011
As a sequel to Tenri Forum 2006, which was held at the Home of the Parent, we propose to hold a grand gathering for English-speaking members of the Tenrikyo community to discuss and make steps toward implementing new regional activities for our Joyous Life mission. Sponsored by: Tenrikyo Hawaii Convention…
Tenrikyo Associations Announce Their Guidelines and Plans for 2011
Young Men’s Association On January 25, Tenrikyo Young Men’s Association held its first meeting of the year at the association headquarters. At the meeting, Association Chairman Masanao Nakayama, who was installed last October, first referred to the new activity guidelines: “Develop faith and spread the teachings in single-heartedness with God.”…
Lay Minister Preparatory Course Starts
The Education and Nurture Department last month launched a new course replacing the former Head Minister Qualification Course One. Called “Lay Minister Preparatory Course,” it consists of three five-day sessions, which if attended consecutively take 15 days to complete but which can be spread out over a longer period of…