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)
Japan Floods: Tenrikyo Disaster Relief Hinokishin Corps Helps Victims
From June 28 to July 8, persistent heavy rainfall struck western Japan and caused mudslides and floods, leaving devastating damage in many areas such as Okayama, Ehime, Yamaguchi, Gifu, Hyogo, Kyoto, and Hiroshima prefectures. At the request of severely affected municipalities and their social welfare councils, Tenrikyo Disaster Relief Hinokishin…
Children’s Pilgrimage Brings Gratitude and Joy to Oyasato
Oyasato Seminar 2018
This year’s Oyasato Seminar―a summer program that teaches high-school-age participants from overseas countries about the Tenrikyo faith―began on July 10 for English Course I, English Course III, the Portuguese Course, and the Chinese Course, drawing a total of 65 participants from six countries and regions including Australia, Brazil, Hawaii, New…
Pioneers of the Path Take Action in Many Parts of the World
With the 100th anniversary of the Young Men’s Association coming up this October, members from each church and diocese, including those overseas, are making efforts toward the event under the guideline “Let each of us bring one new person to worship.” At a time when association members have been proactively…
Overseas Followers Attend Three-Month Spiritual Development Course in Jiba
Any person who is 17 years of age or over is eligible for admission to Shuyoka, the three-month Spiritual Development Course offered in the Home of the Parent. Shuyoka students sow seeds of sincerity at Jiba, reflect on their daily use of mind, and cultivate the joy of faith during…
Insights into the Anecdotes: Hyoshiro Kami (1843–1918), Anecdote 34: “Tsukihi Has Granted It”
The Anecdote In spring of 1873, Hyoshiro Kami married Tsune. Later, when she became pregnant, Hyoshiro returned to Jiba to receive the Grant of Safe Childbirth. Oyasama said to him, “Take home as much of the washed rice as you want.” And She Herself instructed him: “Sah, sah,…