Today's Verse
Your suffering at this time must be trying, but the future will bring delight to your mind. (XI:64-65)
2015 Graduation Ceremonies Held in Jiba
Tenri High School’s Day Course Tenri High School’s day course conducted its 67th graduation ceremony in the presence of the Shinbashira on the morning of February 22 in the school’s multipurpose gymnasium, honoring 400 graduates (201 boys and 199 girls). Principal Shigehiko Iburi presented the diplomas of the graduates to…
Oyasato Institute Holds Symposium on Tenrikyo Overseas Mission
On January 28, Tenri University’s Oyasato Institute for the Study of Religion held a special symposium on Tenrikyo’s overseas mission in the university’s Faculty Building. This symposium was the last of a three-part series entitled “Current Situations and Challenges of Tenrikyo Overseas Mission”—the first and second symposia having been held…
February Monthly Service Performed
On February 26, Tenrikyo Church Headquarters conducted its Monthly Service in the Main Sanctuary with the Shinbashira presiding as chief officiant. In the prayer, the Shinbashira first expressed his gratitude for the unchanging parental love and daily blessings of God the Parent, who constantly provides guidance and care to nurture…
Spring Grand Service 2015
Joy of Faith—A Mission Station Head Saved from Cerebral Infarction
“Hello, everyone! We are followers of the Tenrikyo faith. . . .” In October 2014, Haruo Yamagishi (73) and his wife, Ayako (70), were giving roadside speeches with other followers from the local community at JR Itabashi Station, where there were streams of office workers hurrying home from work. Haruo…