Today's Verse
Because I wished to see this path quickly, I have hastened. From this time forward, there will be joyousness in everything. (XVII:22-23)
August 2019 Monthly Service
The August Monthly Service of Tenrikyo Church Headquarters was performed on the 26th in the Main Sanctuary. Serving as chief officiant on behalf of the Shinbashira, who is recuperating, Successor-Designate Daisuke Nakayama said in the Service prayer: “All of us Service performers as well as church head ministers and other…
Insights into the Anecdotes: Tsuchisaburo Itakura (1860–1937), Anecdote 56: “Thank You for Your Trouble Last Night”
The Anecdote One time, while Sadahiko Izutsu was on duty at the Main Sanctuary, he said to Tsuchisaburo Itakura, “You have undergone hardships many times in police stations and jails. It’s a wonder that you were able to continue in your faith under such circumstances.” Tsuchisaburo Itakura replied, “During…
Oyasato Seminar Students Learn and Implement the Teachings in Jiba
The Oyasato Seminar—a summer program that teaches high-school-age participants from overseas countries about the Tenrikyo faith—was held this summer, once again, in the Home of the Parent. The Spanish Course, the Portuguese Course, and the Chinese Course, as well as English Courses I and III began on July 10 and…
Overseas Followers Attend Three-Month Spiritual Development Course in Jiba
Any person who is 17 years of age or older is eligible for admission to Shuyoka, the three-month Spiritual Development Course offered in the Home of the Parent. Shuyoka students study the teachings and strive to become Yoboku who implement the Joyous Life, sow seeds of sincerity at Jiba, reflect…
The Fifth Memorial Service for the Third Shinbashira Conducted
On June 24, the fifth memorial service for the third Shinbashira, Zenye Nakayama—who passed away for rebirth on the same day in 2014 at the age of 81—was duly conducted at Church Headquarters with Successor-Designate Daisuke Nakayama presiding as chief officiant. The service was attended by a great many people…
2019 Children’s Pilgrimage to Jiba
The annual Children’s Pilgrimage to Jiba was held between July 26 and August 4 in the Home of the Parent. This year’s theme was the same as last year: “Gratitude! In joy we are united, to the Home of the Parent!” For this summer festival, which features a nightly parade…