Today's Verse
In this cleansing, there shall be no discrimination between those within and the world. I shall manifest all of the mind of each of you. (XII:1-2)
Church Headquarters’ Rice-Harvesting Ceremony Held with Joy
On October 23, under clear autumn skies, Tenrikyo Church Headquarters held its annual rice-harvesting ceremony at Somanouchi Farm of Tenri High School’s Agriculture Department. The event was attended by the Shinbashira and Mrs. Harue Nakayama, as well as Successor-Designate Daisuke Nakayama and his family. This traditional event was originally begun…
Insights into the Anecdotes: Tokichi Izumita (1840–1904), Anecdote 114: “You Went through Much Difficulty”
The Anecdote (Summary) One day, Tokichi Izumita was held up by three highwaymen on the Jusan Pass. At that time the teaching of “a thing lent, a thing borrowed,” which he had often been taught, flashed across his mind. He obediently took off his coat, kimono, and everything just…
The 20th Memorial Service for Masa Nakayama Conducted
On August 15, the 20th memorial service for the third Shinbashira’s wife, Masa Nakayama—who passed away for rebirth on the same day in 2001—was duly conducted at the Memorial Hall of Church Headquarters with Successor-Designate Daisuke Nakayama presiding as chief officiant. The service was attended by many people including family…
Two Additional Live Cameras Installed for Streaming Images of the Home of the Parent
In anticipation of the Autumn Grand Service, Tenrikyo Doyusha Publishing Company, which runs Tenrikyo’s official website, installed two live cameras at the Information Center and the East Center Wing of the Oyasato-yakata building complex, respectively, for streaming real-time images of the areas around the Sanctuaries. These were in addition to…
New Publication: Filipino Translation of the Manga Rendition of The Life of Oyasama
Volume one of Ang Kuwento ni Oyasama (The tale of Oyasama) has recently been published by Tenrikyo Doyusha Publishing Company. This volume presents a Filipino translation of Part One of Gekiga Oyasama monogatari, newly revised edition (aidoku shinso ban), published in Japanese in 2008. This manga rendition, which is based…
The Fragrance of the Teachings Sprinkled during Nioigake Day 2021
This year’s Tenrikyo Nioigake Day was observed between September 26 and 30, concluding the month that Tenrikyo annually designates as the month to vigorously engage in sprinkling the fragrance of the teachings. Due to the spread of COVID-19 infection, the theme for this year’s Nioigake Day was set as “Let…