Today's Verse
100th Anniversary of Sectarian Independence
This year marks the 100th year since Tenrikyo achieved sectarian independence. In 1899, with the first Shinbashira Shinnosuke Nakayama as its core, Tenrikyo began putting serious efforts into attaining independence from the Shinto Central Bureau. After filing a petition for sectarian independence with the Home Ministry for the fifth time,…
The Autumn Grand Service for the 171st Year of the Teaching
Followers Pledge to Make a Fresh Start on the Path Leading to the Joyous Life The Autumn Grand Service commemorating the founding of the Teaching was conducted at Tenrikyo Church Headquarters on October 26 with an attendance of 100,000 followers. The Shinbashira, who presided over the Service as chief officiant,…
The Shinbashira’s Sermon at the Autumn Grand Service 2008
I wish to express my deep appreciation for the trouble you have taken in returning to Jiba to attend today’s Autumn Grand Service. May I also thank all of you most sincerely for the efforts you are devoting in your daily lives to the work of the path. Having duly…
Young Men’s Association Holds 84th Convention
On October 27, the day after the Autumn Grand Service, the 84th Tenrikyo Young Men’s Association Convention was held in commemoration of the association’s 90th anniversary. Some 15,000 participants including association members filled the Inner Courtyard of Church Headquarters. The Young Men’s Association has been conducting the “Gatherings for Tenri…
Ichiretsukai Marks 80 Years of Supporting Education
A ceremony commemorating the 80th anniversary of Tenrikyo Ichiretsukai Foundation was held on October 18 in the presence of the Shinbashira, his wife, Mrs. Harue Nakayama, and the former Shinbashira in Tenri University Gymnasium #1. Eighty years ago on this date in 1928, the second Shinbashira, Shozen Nakayama, was married…
Tenri High and Junior High Schools Celebrate Their 100th Anniversary
On September 21, a ceremony commemorating the 100th anniversary of Tenri High School and Tenri Junior High School was conducted at Tenri University’s Gymnasium #1 in the presence of the Shinbashira and his wife, as well as the former Shinbashira. Addressing some 3,000 people including faculty members, alumni, and students’…