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English Class of Shuyoka Nurtures Personal Development
The 30th English class of Shuyoka (the three-month Spiritual Development Course) began in the Home of the Parent on April 1 as part of the 756th session of Shuyoka, which has a total of 737 students (as of June 1). The course offers an opportunity to spend three months in…
May Monthly Service Joyously Performed
The May Monthly Service of Tenrikyo Church Headquarters was performed in the Main Sanctuary on the 26th with the Shinbashira presiding. At nine o’clock in the morning, the Shinbashira, accompanied by other Service performers, worshiped at the Foundress’ Sanctuary and the Memorial Hall before proceeding to the Main Sanctuary, where…
Tenrikyo Hinokishin Day: Followers Express Joy of Life Around the World
The annual Tenrikyo Hinokishin Day was observed at a large number of locations throughout Japan on May 16 and at scores of locations in overseas countries on a variety of days, mostly in May. This year’s motto was: “Get all Yoboku and their families involved.” While hinokishin refers to daily…
Tenrikyo Basics Course Held in Hokkaido
On May 2, Hokkaido Diocese sponsored Tenrikyo Basics Course with an attendance of 160 people. This was the first time the course had been held outside Jiba. The Basics Course was launched in April 2003 at the Home of the Parent as part of a new instructional system being implemented…
April Monthly Service Joyously Performed
The April Monthly Service of Tenrikyo Church Headquarters was conducted in the Main Sanctuary on the 26th with the Shinbashira presiding. The blue sky stretching above the Home of the Parent contrasted sharply with the fresh greenery of the mountains to the east. The Shinbashira, accompanied by the other Service…
Tenri Ikoi-no-Ie Hospital Opens Kidney Dialysis Division
On April 3, the Medical Treatment Department of Tenri Yorozu-sodansho Foundation (Ikoi-no-Ie Hospital) celebrated the opening of the Kidney Dialysis Division, and newly set up the blood purification center at the renovated space formerly occupied by the Psychiatry Ward, which had moved to the Shirakawa Branch last summer. Dr. Izumi…