Today's Verse
What do you think this path is about? It is to cleanse the heart of everyone in the world. (XVI:56-57)
August 2014 Monthly Service

Tenrikyo Church Headquarters conducted the August Monthly Service on the 26th at the Main Sanctuary with the Shinbashira presiding as chief officiant. After expressing his gratitude for God the Parent’s blessings, the Shinbashira said in the Service prayer: “We always take serious problems occurring around the country and overseas as…
Successor-Designate Daisuke Nakayama Installed as Fifth President of the Young Men’s Association
On August 25, Tenrikyo Young Men’s Association held a special assembly—during which the Shinbashira announced his retirement from his position as the association’s president—and unanimously nominated Successor-Designate Daisuke Nakayama as the new president. Association Chairman Masanao Nakayama then visited the Shinbashira’s residence, where he asked the nominee to accept the…
July Monthly Service Performed

The July Monthly Service was duly conducted on the 26th in the Main Sanctuary of Tenrikyo Church Headquarters with the Shinbashira presiding as chief officiant. On that day, high atmospheric pressure brought scorching heat to Japan. The Japan Meteorological Agency announced that the temperature reached 35°C (95°F) at 231 of…
Students from Overseas Cultivate Faith in Jiba
2014 Children’s Pilgrimage to Jiba

This year’s Children’s Pilgrimage to Jiba was held between July 26 and August 4 under the theme “Filled with Joy! Hinokishin!” Looking forward to this annual summer festival, a total of 238,598 children and adult leaders—approximately 5,000 more than last year—returned to the Home of the Parent from all over…