Today's Verse
Your suffering at this time must be trying, but the future will bring delight to your mind. (XI:64-65)
Tenrikyo Mission Headquarters in America Celebrates Its 80th Anniversary
On June 15, Tenrikyo Mission Headquarters in America celebrated its 80th anniversary in the presence of the Shinbashira and his wife. The anniversary drew approximately 1,100 Yoboku and followers from various parts of the United States and Canada. Taking to heart the words of the Shinbashira and giving thought to…
Pre-funeral Ceremonies Take Place for Late Third Shinbashira
On June 27, a ceremony known as the transfer of the soul was held for the third Shinbashira at 7:30 p.m. at the Shinbashiraʼs residence with an attendance of about 4,700 people including Church Headquartersʼ officials, head ministers of directly supervised churches, staff members of Church Headquarters, students of Tenrikyoʼs…
The Third Shinbashira, Zenye Nakayama, Passes Away for Rebirth at 81
The third Shinbashira, Zenye Nakayama, passed away for rebirth at the Shinbashiraʼs residence at 7:55 p.m. on June 24 at the age of 81. The funeral will be held on Sunday, July 6, at noon in Kitaoji-jokojo (the bus loading and unloading area, just east of Tenri Kyoko Gakuen High…
Tenrikyo Mission Headquarters of Hawaii Celebrates Its 60th Anniversary
On May 17, Tenrikyo Mission Headquarters of Hawaii celebrated the 60th anniversary of its establishment in the presence of the Shinbashira and his wife. Approximately 300 followers assembled for the anniversary service from various parts of the state. Filled with the joy of marking a new chapter in the history…
Followers from Overseas Spend Three Months in Spiritual Development Course in Jiba
Yoboku Gathering Also Held in Unstable Ukraine
As of May 21, “Yoboku Gatherings” have been held at a total of 87 venues in 27 countries and regions overseas. In the early and middle parts of May, the gatherings were conducted mainly in Europe and Africa. On May 11, a Yoboku Gathering was held at a follower’s house…