Today's Verse
When Tsukihi works throughout the world, perhaps there is no one who knows how to settle matters.
Therefore, I shall tell you how to settle matters. All of you in the world must ponder quickly. (XVI:59, 63-64)
A Religious Studies Scholar’s View on Tenrikyo’s Disaster Relief Activities
As reported in April, CNN—a U.S.-based international broadcasting company—posted on its “Belief” blog an article covering relief activities conducted by Tenrikyo Disaster Relief Hinokishin Corps (TDRHC) as well as the teaching of hinokishin, which informs its relief activities. This article was contributed by Dr. Barbara Ambros, associate professor of Religions…
Students Training Course Helps High Schoolers Deepen Their Faith and Friendship
The High School Division of the Students Training Course was held in the Home of the Parent from August 9 to 16. Seeking to deepen their faith and friendship with one another through staying together for a week, a total of 1,355 high school students from all parts of Japan…
Tenrikyo Church Headquarters Observes 10th Memorial Service for Former Shinbashira’s Wife
On August 15, the 10th memorial service for the late Mrs. Masa Nakayama—the former Shinbashira’s wife—was solemnly observed in the Memorial Hall with the Shinbashira presiding as chief officiant. Attending the ceremony were members of the Nakayama family and their relatives, Church Headquarters’s staff members, head ministers of directly supervised…
Tenri University President Masahiko Iburi Lectures on Tenrikyo in Malaysia
Tenri University President Masahiko Iburi recently paid a courtesy call to the International Islamic University Malaysia, which is located in the suburbs of Kuala Lumpur, the Malaysian capital, and, at the request of this university, gave a talk on Tenrikyo to students and faculty members in the field of religious…
The Home of the Parent Filled with Children’s Beaming Smiles throughout Summer Festival
Tenrikyo Church Headquarters hosted the annual Children’s Pilgrimage to Jiba in the Home of the Parent between July 26 and August 4 under the theme “We are all brothers and sisters. Let’s return to the Home of the Parent.” Looking forward to this exciting summer festival, approximately 233,000 children and…
Summer Program Held for Young Seekers of the Path
Oyasato Seminar, a spiritual development program sponsored by the Overseas Department for high-school-age participants from overseas, was recently held in Jiba. […]