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Pep Rally for the “Three Years, One Thousand Days” Period Toward the 140th Anniversary of Oyasama
On October 27, the day after the Autumn Grand Service, the “Pep Rally for the ‘Three Years, One Thousand Days’ Period Toward the 140th Anniversary of Oyasama” was held at Dining Hall 2 in the presence of the Shinbashira and his wife, Harue, and Successor-Designate Daisuke Nakayama and his wife,…
An Anthology of Osashizu Translations: Second Edition
This is the second edition of An Anthology of Osashizu Translations, published in 2007. This book seeks to present in a single volume the body of work that has accumulated over the years on the translation of the Osashizu, The Divine Directions. The 722-page volume comprises Osashizu passages quoted in…
The Shinbashira’s Sermon at the Autumn Grand Service 2022
I am delighted that we have just been able to duly perform the Autumn Grand Service. May I express my sincere appreciation to all of you for returning to Jiba from various places for today’s Service. I also wish to express my deepest gratitude for the efforts you are devoting…
The Logo for Oyasama’s 140th Anniversary Announced
Tenrikyo Church Headquarters has recently announced the 140th Anniversary logo. The logo features Tenrikyo’s emblem—the “plum blossom in circle” crest—as well as a wing with feathers. This is meant to represent our resolve to serve as Oyasama’s right-hand men and women as we walk the path of “three years, one…
Autumn Grand Service 2022: Pledging Decisive Progress in Spiritual Growth Towards the 140th Anniversary of Oyasama
The Autumn Grand Service for the 185th year of the Teaching was performed in the Main Sanctuary on October 26 with Successor-Designate Daisuke Nakayama serving as chief officiant on behalf of the Shinbashira. The Grand Service commemorates the Teaching’s day of origin in 1838, when God the Parent became openly…
Church Headquarters’ Rice-Harvesting Ceremony Held
On October 22, Tenrikyo Church Headquarters held its annual rice-harvesting ceremony at Somanouchi Farm of Tenri High School’s Agriculture Department. This traditional event was originally begun in 1937 by the second Shinbashira, who sought to experience farming first-hand to savor the teachings explained through agricultural metaphors in the Scriptures. This…