Today's Verse
Though people speak about any and all matters, there is no understanding.
From now on, please quickly make preparations truly to purify your innermost heart. (V:70, 73-74)
Students’ Pilgrimage Makes Spring Colorful in the Home of the Parent
On March 28, the Students’ Spring Pilgrimage to Jiba, cosponsored by the Students Association and the Students Advisory Committee, was held in the Home of the Parent. Honored by the presence of the Shinbashira and his wife, as well as the former Shinbashira, the convention held in the Inner Courtyard…
MARCH MONTHLY SERVICE OF TENRIKYO CHURCH HEADQUARTERS
Sermon: “You Are Saved by Saving Others” The Shinbashira led the March Monthly Service of Tenrikyo Church Headquarters on the 26th, a day when the Home of the Parent, along with the rest of the Japanese archipelago, was enveloped in crisp, cold weather. In his Service prayer, which he delivered…
Oyasato Institute for the Study of Religion Holds Forum on Mission in Africa
Tenri University’s Oyasato Institute for the Study of Religion held the fifth Mission Forum on March 25. This forum provides opportunities to reflect on the history of the overseas mission and to think about how Tenrikyo should conduct its activities if they are to be sustainable into the future. Entitled…
International Network for Mutual Help Holds Annual Charity Bazaar
The International Network for Mutual Help, based in the Overseas Department, held its 13th annual charity bazaar on April 12 on the department’s premises as part of its effort to raise funds for international aid. This network, besides such fundraising activities, collects and provides information on international aid in cooperation…
Only Several Months to Live
This is a translation of an article written by Rev. Michinori Hara, head minister of Yoshu Branch Church, for the Tenri Jiho newspaper’s column entitled “The Ofudesaki, My Companion along the Way.” Nothing should be called illness. Should your body be afflicted, it is God’s call for your service. Ofudesaki…
From Wanting to Be Saved to Wanting to Save Others
This is a translation of an article written by Rev. Hiroki Ishii, head minister of Chikumiya Branch Church, for the Tenri Jiho newspaper’s column entitled “The Ofudesaki, My Companion along the Way.” Ponder from your innermost heart to understand. Through saving others, you will be saved. Ofudesaki III:47 On June…