Today's Verse
Your suffering at this time must be trying, but the future will bring delight to your mind. (XI:64-65)
Tenri University Forum Discusses Tenrikyo’s Overseas Mission in North America
On March 27, the eighth forum on Tenrikyo’s overseas mission, cosponsored by Tenri University’s Oyasato Institute for the Study of Religion and Tenrikyo Overseas Department, was held at the university’s faculty building. This forum—which was first held in 2000—is designed to provide an opportunity to reflect upon the history of…
March 2017 Monthly Service
The March Monthly Service of Tenrikyo Church Headquarters was performed in the Main Sanctuary on the 26th with the Shinbashira presiding as chief officiant. The Shinbashira began the Service prayer by expressing gratitude for God the Parent’s constant blessings. He then said: “All of us church head ministers and other…
2017 Students’ Spring Pilgrimage to Jiba
On March 28, this year’s 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 slogan “Let us nurture ourselves to become Yoboku who will lead the next generation.” Honored by the presence of the…
2017 Graduation Ceremonies Held in Jiba
Graduation season in the Home of the Parent came to an end on March 22 with Tenri University’s commencement. This year a total of 2,065 students graduated from 11 schools and institutes around Jiba ranging from kindergarten to university. Tenri University Tenri University conducted its graduation ceremony on March 22…
23rd Graduation Ceremony for Tenrikyo Language Institute
February 2017 Monthly Service
The February Monthly Service of Tenrikyo Church Headquarters was performed on the 26th in the Main Sanctuary with the Shinbashira presiding as chief officiant. In the Service prayer, the Shinbashira expressed appreciation for God the Parent’s love that constantly protects and nurtures all people day and night. He then said,…