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Today's Verse
Your suffering at this time must be trying, but the future will bring delight to your mind. (XI:64-65)
My Hopes for the Young: Excerpts from the Second Shinbashira’s Talks
The second Shinbashira, Shozen Nakayama, trained young people by telling them, “If someone asks you what kind of teaching Tenrikyo is, you should be able to say, ‘Look at me.’” This volume was compiled to provide a resource for young people wishing to develop their skills in finding joy in…
Oyasama’s 204th Birthday Joyfully Celebrated
The Oyasama Birth Celebration Service was conducted at Tenrikyo Church Headquarters on April 18 to commemorate the 204th birthday of the everliving Oyasama, our beloved Parent who guides us toward the Joyous Life for all humankind. Great numbers of followers, including many from overseas, returned to the Home of the…
March Monthly Service Performed
The Shinbashira officiated at Church Headquarters’ March Monthly Service, held on the 26th in the Main Sanctuary. The Shinbashira and the other Service performers, having paid respects at the Foundress’ Sanctuary and the Memorial Hall, filed into the Main Sanctuary shortly after 9:00 a.m. The Shinbashira then proceeded to deliver…
Students’ Spring Pilgrimage to Jiba Draws 4,700
On March 28, Tenrikyo Students Association, with the support of the Student Advisory Committee, held its annual convention, “Students’ Spring Pilgrimage to Jiba,” on the theme “Let’s return to Jiba with friends, brimming over with joy.” Over 4,700 high school, junior college, and university students gathered in the Inner Courtyard…
Seminar Held for New Missionaries Entering Missionary Houses
A seminar for new missionaries entering missionary houses was held at the Home of the Parent on March 29 and 30. This year 76 missionaries (57 male and 19 female), ranging in age from 19 to 67, entered missionary houses in 17 different locations, including one in America. They were…
Education and Nurture Department Established
On April 1, the Education and Nurture Department was tentatively established under the jurisdiction of Tenrikyo Administrative Headquarters. The establishment of this new department aims to expand and improve Church Headquarters’ education support system that is intended to benefit all followers including church head ministers and young people. Especially since…