Today's Verse
All children in the world are equally dear to Me. Though there is no discrimination whatsoever,
Listen! There will be no help if your mind is in error. That is why I am giving you My care step by step. (XV68-70)
April Monthly Service Performed
On April 26, the Monthly Service was conducted at the Main Sanctuary of Church Headquarters with the Shinbashira presiding as chief officiant. Shortly before 9:00 a.m., the Shinbashira and other Service performers left the Staff Quarters to pay their respects at the Foundress’ Sanctuary and the Memorial Hall before proceeding…
Children from Overseas Participate in Oyasato Junior Spring Gathering
From April 20 to 21, Tenrikyo Overseas Department sponsored the fourth Oyasato Junior Spring Gathering in the Home of the Parent, drawing 27 participants including children and adult leaders from three countries—namely, Thailand, the Philippines, and Australia. This gathering was initially launched in 1996 to provide an opportunity to experience…
Tenrikyo Disaster Relief Hinokishin Corps Takes Action for Earthquake Victims in Kumamoto
The two recent earthquakes in the area around Kumamoto (a foreshock with a magnitude of 6.2 on April 14 and a mainshock with a magnitude of 7.3 on the 16th) and frequent aftershocks, destroyed or damaged a large number of homes and other buildings, leaving approximately 23,000 people in temporary…
Tens of Thousands of Followers Celebrate Oyasama’s 218th Birthday
In commemoration of the everliving Oyasama’s 218th birthday, the Oyasama Birth Celebration Service was conducted on April 18 in the Main Sanctuary and Foundress’ Sanctuary at Tenrikyo Church Headquarters […]
Women’s Association’s 98th Convention draws 41,000
Tenrikyo Women’s Association held its 98th convention in the Inner Courtyard of Church Headquarters on April 19, the day after the Oyasama Birth Celebration Service. The occasion drew 41,000 members. On the day of the convention, the Home of the Parent was blessed with clear blue skies. When the registration…
Church Headquarters Announces New Personnel
Heads of Bureaus and Departments Heads of bureaus and departments and chiefs of sections were appointed on March 26 as follows: Office of the Shinbashira Head Tadao Tosa, Ritual Affairs Bureau Head Motoo Matsuda, Oyasato-yakata Management Bureau Head Tokiro Iwasa, Finance Bureau Head Hiroyoshi Shimamura, and Security Bureau Head Itaro…