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TENRIKYO MISSION CENTER IN SINGAPORE: The Shinbashira Honors 30th Anniversary
On June 16, Tenrikyo Mission Center in Singapore conducted the service commemorating the 30th anniversary of its establishment, honored by the presence of the Shinbashira. About 230 followers, including those from neighboring countries, assembled at the mission center for the commemoration. The path of Tenrikyo in Singapore dates back to…
Excerpts from Tenrikyo Jiten: “Moderation” (Tsutsushimi)
Appearing in the Osashizu, The Divine Directions, this term indicates exercising moderation in thoughts and actions. Specifically, it refers to calming one’s agitated mind and ensuring that selfish thoughts do not arise. We read: Moderation is truth; moderation is the path. Moderation is the primary truth for the world. Moderation…
Shuyoka Faith Experience Speech: The Joy of Making Spiritual Growth by Kan Shang-tin
Having been able to enter Shuyoka, I can now live cheerfully, and I can smile. Some of my fellow students even confide their problems to me and let me share in their sorrows. My life has changed so much, all thanks to my faith in Tenrikyo. As a child, I…
Mission Center in Colombia Installs Its New Head
Former Head Minister of Sul América Church Masayuki Ishizaki was installed on June 9 as the 5th head of the Mission Center in Colombia in a service attended by Tenrikyo Overseas Department Vice Head Hiroaki Yamazawa and Latin America Section Chief Naotaro Shimizu. Originally from Japan, Rev. Ishizaki emigrated to…
Capping Ceremony Takes Place at Tenri Nursing School
The capping ceremony for the students in the 17th term (Department One) as well as the 35th term (Department Two) of Tenri Nursing School was held on May 14. This year, 41 students of Department One as well as 18 students of Department Two were capped. After those attending had…
Social Welfare Groups Meet In Jiba
On May 25, five Tenrikyo social welfare related federations (namely the federations for Social Welfare Facilities, Prison Chaplains, Juvenile Probation Officers, Foster Parents, and Child Welfare Commissioners) held a joint convention in East Right Wing 4 of the Oyasato-yakata building-complex, drawing about 250 followers involved in social welfare activities from…