Today's Verse
If you have but truly dug up this root, this path will become truly promising.
When you have passed through this path, completing the digging, both the high and the low will be spirited. (V:65-67)
Twenty-fourth Young Women’s Convention Held Regionally
The 24th Young Women’s Convention was held regionally between September and November. The last domestic convention was held in Miyagi Prefecture on November 19, while the last overseas conventions were held at venues in North America and Taiwan on November 27. Approximately 36,500 people attended the convention held at a…
Young Men’s Association Holds 81st Convention
On October 27, the day following the Autumn Grand Service, Tenrikyo Young Men’s Association held its 81st convention in the Inner Courtyard of Church Headquarters with a turnout of some 15,000 members including those from overseas. In contrast to the chilly weather in the early morning hours on that day,…
Sermon at the Autumn Grand Service, October 26, 2005
May I start by expressing my heartfelt appreciation to all of you for coming from near and far to attend today’s Autumn Grand Service. At the outset of today’s Service, we expressed our gratitude for God the Parent’s boundless providence, which we are constantly receiving day after day, and prayed…
Pre-Anniversary Construction Projects Completed through All Followers’ Sincerity
On October 25, an opening service and ceremony marked the completion of two major construction projects undertaken as part of the preparations for the 120th Anniversary of Oyasama–the construction of South Right Wing 2 of the Oyasato-yakata building-complex and the westward expansion of the Sanctuary precincts. South Right Wing 2,…
The Autumn Grand Service of the 168th Year of the Teaching
On October 26, Tenrikyo Church Headquarters conducted the Autumn Grand Service at the Main Sanctuary with the Shinbashira presiding. This day commemorates the Teaching’s Day of Origin when Oyasama was settled as the Shrine of Tsukihi. Some 72,000 followers from various parts of Japan as well as overseas countries returned…
Young Men’s Association Members Visit Australia
Nine members, including live-in missionary trainees serving at their churches and university students, took part in Tenrikyo Young Men’s Association Australia Study Tour between August 29 and September 13. Over two weeks, the participants sprinkled the fragrance of the teachings, engaged in hinokishin, visited a local high school to promote…