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Today's Verse
Your suffering at this time must be trying, but the future will bring delight to your mind. (XI:64-65)
July 2017 Monthly Service
The July Monthly Service was duly conducted on the 26th in the Main Sanctuary of Tenrikyo Church Headquarters with the Shinbashira presiding as chief officiant. In the Service prayer, the Shinbashira expressed his gratitude for the constant protection and guidance that God the Parent has given us out of boundless…
Kanrodai Replacement to be conducted on August 24
Church Headquarters announced on August 2 that the model Kanrodai would be replaced after the evening service on August 24. This is due to the “knot” shown on the evening of July 26. The related ceremonies are scheduled as below: Ceremony to commence the formal preparations: 9:00 A.M., August 8…
On the “knot” that arose on the evening of July 26: Need for critical self-reflection
On July 26, at about 6:20 p.m., an individual intruded into the Inner Sanctuary at Church Headquarters and knocked down the upper sections of the Kanrodai. The evening service on that day was performed at the scheduled time. Following the evening service, a meeting of Honbu-in (Church Headquarters executive officials)…
Pep Rally for the 100th Anniversary of the Young Men’s Association Held in America
On June 17, the North America Chapter of Tenrikyo Young Men’s Association held a pep rally for the 100th anniversary of the association in the presence of President Daisuke Nakayama. Some 150 followers including 81 association members attended from different parts of the U.S. mainland and Canada. In his address,…
This Month’s Message: Oyasama
Oyasama once told a follower who had arrived at the Residence after a difficult journey through heavy snow: “Oh, I am so glad to see you have come. God the Parent lent a hand to bring you home. You had a hard time, slipping at many places. However, you were…
Mission Headquarters in Taiwan Installs Its New Bishop
On June 18, the Shinbashira and his wife, Mrs. Harue Nakayama, attended a service performed at Tenrikyo Mission Headquarters in Taiwan to install Honbu-in Koji Masui as its 15th bishop. The service drew approximately 640 followers from across Taiwan. In his address, the Shinbashira stressed that the Joyous Life would…