Today's Verse
However difficult it may be, see the truth through your own mind!
When the mind is made pure and open to reason, the truth will be seen of its own accord. (V:74, 76-77)
Teaching in Ghana
The Faculty of International Studies at Tenri University invited Ms. Mayumi Mukuno to give a lecture in order to raise awareness of international cooperation among students. Ms. Mukuno had recently come back after engaging in the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA)’s Youth Overseas Cooperation Volunteers program. […]
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…