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International Network for Mutual Help
Overseas Department Holds Annual Charity Bazaar On April 13, the 12th charity bazaar was held at the Overseas Department under the sponsorship of its International Network for Mutual Help, which collects and provides information on international aid activities in cooperation with the department’s overseas mission facilities and other followers’ groups…
Tenrikyo Hinokishin Day Observed
This year’s Tenrikyo Hinokishin Day was observed on April 29 at over 1,500 locations in Japan under the slogan “Let’s unite our joyous and spirited minds as one.” Hinokishin Day is intended to help followers living in the same community savor the joy of being kept alive by performing hinokishin…
Great Number of Followers Assemble to Celebrate Oyasama’s 210th Birthday
The “Joyous Chorus” being conducted in front of the Foundress’ Sanctuary (Apr. 18) The Oyasama Birth Celebration Service was conducted at Tenrikyo Church Headquarters on April 18 to commemorate the 210th birthday of the everliving Oyasama, our beloved Parent who guides us toward the Joyous Life for all humankind. Great…
5,400 Gather in the Home of the Parent for Students’ Pilgrimage to Jiba
Participants singing the convention’s theme songs in the Inner Courtyard of Church Headquarters (Mar. 28) 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 under the theme “Let us convey the intention…
March Monthly Service Performed
The March Monthly Service of Tenrikyo Church Headquarters was conducted on the 26th with the Shinbashira presiding as chief officiant. On that day, it was cold in the morning, but the temperature went up as the sun rose, and the Home of the Parent was blessed with warm spring weather.…
Seminar for Successors Ends on High Note
Participants in the Overseas Seminar for Successors held at Lima Church, Peru (Mar. 22) Wrapping up almost eight months that saw the three-day Seminar for Successors take place in 30 sessions in Japan and its overseas version at 20 venues in 18 countries and regions, its last Japanese session concluded…