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: Motivation for and Ways of Missionary Work
In Tenrikyo, an effort to convey the teachings of God the Parent to others is referred to as “sprinkling the fragrance of the teachings.” In general terms, it is missionary work. When people who were saved by Oyasama asked Her what to do in return, She always told them to…
September 2019 Monthly Service
The September Monthly Service of Tenrikyo Church Headquarters was performed on the 26th in the Main Sanctuary. Serving as chief officiant on behalf of the Shinbashira, Successor-Designate Daisuke Nakayama said in the Service prayer: “All of us Service performers as well as church head ministers and other Yoboku are determined…
Tenrikyo Nioigake Day 2019
This year’s Tenrikyo Nioigake Day was observed between September 28 and 30, wrapping up the month that Tenrikyo annually designates as the month to vigorously engage in “nioigake” or “sprinkling the fragrance of the teachings.” This year, Tenrikyo Nioigake Day was organized under the same theme as in previous years:…
August 2019 Monthly Service
The August Monthly Service of Tenrikyo Church Headquarters was performed on the 26th in the Main Sanctuary. Serving as chief officiant on behalf of the Shinbashira, who is recuperating, Successor-Designate Daisuke Nakayama said in the Service prayer: “All of us Service performers as well as church head ministers and other…
Insights into the Anecdotes: Tsuchisaburo Itakura (1860–1937), Anecdote 56: “Thank You for Your Trouble Last Night”
The Anecdote One time, while Sadahiko Izutsu was on duty at the Main Sanctuary, he said to Tsuchisaburo Itakura, “You have undergone hardships many times in police stations and jails. It’s a wonder that you were able to continue in your faith under such circumstances.” Tsuchisaburo Itakura replied, “During…
Oyasato Seminar Students Learn and Implement the Teachings in Jiba
The Oyasato Seminar—a summer program that teaches high-school-age participants from overseas countries about the Tenrikyo faith—was held this summer, once again, in the Home of the Parent. The Spanish Course, the Portuguese Course, and the Chinese Course, as well as English Courses I and III began on July 10 and…