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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)
Tenrikyo’s Way of Thinking and Living: Money as a Seed
I have so far discussed the idea that money is a gift from heaven as well as plays the role of joining. It is important to know that money can also be seen as a seed. Things such as salary and profits are often thought to be a “harvest” in…
Tenrikyo’s Way of Thinking and Living: Money Plays the Role of Joining
In Tenrikyo, God the Parent’s providence is taught by distinguishing ten aspects of it and giving a sacred name to each. In this teaching, which is known as the “ten aspects of God the Parent’s complete providence,” Kunisazuchi-no-Mikoto is explained as follows: “in the human body, the providence of the…
Insights into the Anecdotes: Yosaburo Miyamori (1857–1936), Anecdote 69: “Prefer the Younger Brother”
The Anecdote About 1879 or 1880 when he was drawn to the Residence, Yosaburo Miyamori received Oyasama’s words: “A superfluous man with a pure heart is wanted.” Yosaburo was the third son among nine children in his family. It did not matter whether he was at home or not.…
Tenrikyo’s Way of Thinking and Living: Money is a Gift from Heaven
Some people say that money is the most important thing in life, apart from their life itself. In Tenrikyo, money is said to have at least three aspects: gift, joining, and seed. In this article, I will talk about the idea that money is a gift. The word “gift” here…
The Sechi Festival Warms 65,600 People’s Hearts and Bodies
Tenrikyo Church Headquarters held its traditional new year event, the “Sechi Festival,” from January 5 to 7 at the Home of the Parent. Followers and visitors came to Jiba and enjoyed a bowl of zoni—a hot, clear broth with greens and charcoal-grilled rice cakes offered to God the Parent at…
The Shinbashira Delivers New Year’s Address
The Shinbashira, Zenji Nakayama, delivered his New Year’s address at the New Year’s meeting of Tenrikyo Church Headquarters conducted in the Assembly Hall following the evening service on January 4. The meeting was attended by 705 participants, including resident officials of Church Headquarters, head ministers of directly supervised churches, superintendents…