Today's Verse
For fear of those in high places, you are depressed. Fear not, for God is hastening.
Working miracles one after another, the mind of God hastens for your salvation. (III:101-102, 104)
Spring Grand Service 2012
On January 26, 2012, the Spring Grand Service—which commemorates the lunar calendar date of January 26, 1887, the day when Oyasama withdrew from physical life—was conducted in the Main Sanctuary […]
Over 450 People Gather for Summer Festival
The 13th “TOC Summer Festival” was held at Tenrikyo Oceania Centre in Brisbane, Australia, on January 13. Over 450 people, the most ever, gathered for the event. The summer festival began in 2000 in order to introduce Japanese culture into the local community. This special summer event seems to have…
“Pep Rally for Followers” Held Toward the 40th Anniversary in Colombia
In advance of the 40th anniversary of the Mission Center in Colombia, which will be held in March, 60 people participated in the 2nd Pep Rally for Followers on November 19 last year. Toward this seasonable time, the mission center is mainly focusing on nurturing future successors of the path…
Youthful Passion for Seeking the Faith Heightened in Students Training Seminar in Brazil
From January 4 to 8, the fifth Students Training Seminar was held at the Mission Headquarters in Brazil, attracting a record 231 participants—including high school and college students—between 15 and 20 years of age. […]
The Shinbashira’s Sermon at the Spring Grand Service 2012
May I begin by expressing my sincere appreciation to all of you for the efforts you are devoting to the tasks of the path in your daily lives. I also want to extend my appreciation to you for returning to Jiba from near and far despite the cold weather to…
Annual Sechi Festival Warms 77,000 Pilgrimsʼ Hearts and Bodies
Tenrikyo Church Headquarters held the annual Sechi Festival between January 5 and 7 in the Home of the Parent. As many as 77,000 people returned to Jiba during the period and enjoyed zoni—roasted rice cakes served with greens in a clear broth—while feeling the parental love of Oyasama, who had…