Today's Verse
Everything there is, was begun by the sincere thoughts of Tsukihi. (VI:102, 104)
February 2026 Monthly Service
The February Monthly Service of Tenrikyo Church Headquarters was performed on the 26th in the Main Sanctuary, with Successor-Designate Daisuke Nakayama serving as chief officiant on behalf of the Shinbashira. In the Service prayer, Rev. Nakayama first expressed gratitude to God the Parent for caringly guiding us along the path…
Women’s Association Activity Guidelines 2026
Tenrikyo Women’s Association hosted a seminar for the chairwomen of directly supervised chapters and diocese chapters at Hinokishin Dormitory on January 27, 2026. This year, the Association continues to uphold the same slogan for spiritual maturity as in previous years: “Let’s follow the Divine Model and become the foundation for…
New Year’s Event at the Home of the Parent Brings 40,000 Followers to Jiba
Church Headquarters held the traditional New Year’s event called “Sechi Festival” at the Home of the Parent, from January 5 to 7. The event has continued since the days when Oyasama was physically present. In anticipation of observing the 140th Anniversary of Oyasama this year, many church groups and families…
Overseas Department Hosts Gathering for Overseas Followers
The Oyasama 140th Anniversary Overseas Followers Gathering was held on January 24, two days before the anniversary, at Tenrikyo Overseas Department, located in East Right Wing 4 of the Oyasato-yakata building-complex, with some 400 followers from overseas in attendance. The event provided an opportunity for these pilgrims to come together,…
The 140th Anniversary of Oyasama Solemnly Observed
The Sincerity of All Followers Gathers in the Home of the Parent: Reporting the “Three Years, One Thousand Days” Journey to Oyasama The sincerity of followers from across the world—all aspiring to bring joy and peace of mind to the everliving Oyasama—gathered in the Home of the Parent. This year…
The Shinbashira’s Sermon at the 140th Anniversary of Oyasama
May I express my sincere appreciation to all of you for returning to Jiba from various parts of the world, both within the country and overseas, to attend today’s Oyasama 140th Anniversary Service. As we have now duly completed the performance of the Service, I would like to take this…