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Today's Verse
Unaware of this, all of you everywhere are doing your own work only with self-centered thoughts. (XI:38, 43)
Prison Chaplains Meet in the Home of the Parent
Tenrikyo Federation for Prison Chaplains held a seminar at Tenri Yotokuin Children’s Home on February 25. This seminar is held annually in the Home of the Parent. It aims at enriching correctional educational activities by providing an opportunity for prison chaplains to study together and exchange their thoughts. This year,…
February Monthly Service: Sermon Urges Sharing the Teachings with Confidence
Tenrikyo Church Headquarters’ February Monthly Service was performed on the 26th with the Shinbashira presiding. In the prayer, the Shinbashira first expressed his gratitude to God the Parent for God’s daily blessings. He then said: “We have successfully completed Church Headquarters’ official visits to directly supervised churches, which started last…
Laughing Lowers Blood Sugar Levels
A recent research study has found that watching Manzai comedy significantly lowered blood sugar levels in diabetic patients. The study was conducted by Mind-Heart and Gene Research Group, established last year by the Foundation for Advancement of International Science (based in Tsukuba City, Ibaraki Prefecture). The representative of the research…
Training Course Draws 440 College Students
Tenrikyo Church Headquarters sponsored the University Division of the Students Training Course from March 3 through 9 at the Home of the Parent, drawing 440 college students from all over the country. This weeklong training course provides university, junior college, and technical school students with an opportunity to learn about…
Graduation Ceremonies 2003 in Tenri
Tenri High School’s Day Course The graduation ceremony for Tenri High School’s day course was held in the school gymnasium on the morning of February 22. After presenting class representatives with diplomas for the 417 graduates (230 boys, 187 girls), Principal Shigehiko Iburi delivered an address, in which he said:…
Oyasama 120th Anniversary District Lectures Now Underway
The Oyasama 120th Anniversary District Lectures–sponsored by Church Headquarters and scheduled to be offered between March and June at 1,981 venues including 110 overseas–are now well underway. Intended for all Yoboku (“timber” for building the Joyous Life), the District Lectures aim at helping them thoroughly understand the significance of the…