Today's Verse
As God is revealed and teaches the truth of all things in detail, the minds of all in the world will become spirited. (I:6-7)
Tenrikyo Women’s Association: Members Gear Up for the Upcoming 100th Anniversary Convention in Unity of Mind
Tenrikyo Women’s Association held a seminar for chairwomen of directly supervised chapters and diocese chapters on January 27 with an attendance of 256 chairwomen. The seminar began with an address by the association president, Mrs. Harue Nakayama. She first thanked the participants for the efforts they have been dedicating to…
Donation for Earthquake Relief in Haiti
On January 18, Tenrikyo Overseas Department’s International Network for Mutual Help entrusted the Association of Medical Doctors of Asia (AMDA)—an international nonprofit relief organization based in Okayama, Japan—with ¥3,000,000 (about US$33,000) for the relief work being conducted in the aftermath of the 7.0-magnitude earthquake that struck the Haitian capital, Port-au-Prince,…
DECEMBER MONTHLY SERVICE: Followers Express Gratitude for Past Year’s Blessings
On December 26, 2009, Tenrikyo Church Headquarters conducted its Monthly Service in the Main Sanctuary with the Shinbashira presiding. Many followers returned to Jiba to convey their appreciation for the blessings they received throughout the 172nd year of the Teaching. Shortly after 9:00 a.m., the Shinbashira and other Service performers…
Some 74,000 Savor Joy of New Year at Annual Sechi Festival in Home of the Parent
The annual Sechi Festival was held between January 5 and 7 in Jiba, and 73,630 people returned during the three days. Several members of the Diet were seen among participating followers and families. The event began at 10:00 a.m. on January 5 with the sounding of a pair of wooden…
Tenri University’s Faith Forum Lecture: “International Cooperation and Faith in the Path”
On December 9, 2009, Tenri University held the third Faith Forum Lecture at the Furusato Assembly Hall. Entitled “International Cooperation and Faith in the Path,” the lecture was delivered by Dr. Keiichi Ogawa, professor at the Graduate School of International Cooperation Studies at Kobe University. Dr. Ogawa—who worked for seven…
New Year’s Day Service Ushers in the 173rd Year of the Teaching
On January 1, the New Year’s Day Service marking the beginning of the 173rd year of the Teaching was solemnly performed at Tenrikyo Church Headquarters with the Shinbashira presiding as chief officiant. In the pre-dawn hours, many people returned to the Home of the Parent despite the cold weather to…