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Today's Verse
Finding Joy on My Deathbed
This is a translation of an article written by Yasuo Morita, head minister of Shibayama Branch Church, for the Tenri Jiho newspaper’s column entitled “The Ofudesaki, My Companion along the Way.” If you truly replace the mind in its entirety, Tsukihi will accept it, too, at once. Ofudesaki XVII:15 On…
Nara Marathon 2010: Some 10,000 Runners Pass through the Home of the Parent
On December 5, some 10,000 runners from across Japan participated in the Nara Marathon 2010, the closing event of 1300th Anniversary Celebration of the Relocation of the Japanese Capital to Nara Heijo-kyo. The marathon―the first of its kind to be held in Nara Prefecture―began at Konoike Track and Field Stadium…
Former Overseas Mission Department Head Yasuhito Shinomori Passes Away for Rebirth
Former Overseas Mission Department Head Yasuhito Shinomori passed away on November 7. He was 84. The funeral service was performed on the 11th at Moya 2, with the Shinbashira presiding. Rev. Shinomori was born on April 15, 1926, and was a graduate of Kyoto University. He received the truth of…
Shiraume Dormitory Celebrates Its 40th Anniversary
On December 5, Shiraume Dormitory―which houses young women studying to become preschool teachers―commemorated its 40th anniversary by holding a ceremony in the Home of the Parent. Also regarded as concluding the 100th anniversary year of Tenrikyo’s social welfare activities, the ceremony was attended by about 700 people including current and…
The Autumn Grand Service for the 173rd Year of the Teaching
Followers Pledge to Take Steady Steps to Spread the Path of Single-Hearted Salvation On October 26, the Autumn Grand Service was conducted at Tenrikyo Church Headquarters with the Shinbashira presiding as chief officiant, commemorating the Teaching’s day of origin when God the Parent became openly revealed in the world for…
Young Men’s Association Holds 86th Convention
On October 27, the day after the Autumn Grand Service, Tenrikyo Young Men’s Association held its 86th Convention in the Inner Courtyard of Church Headquarters. Some 12,000 participants including association members from both within the country and from overseas assembled to attend the convention. This year, in order to reinforce…