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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
The 54th Meeting for Newly Appointed Church Head Ministers was held on May 27 and 28 in the Home of the Parent with a total of 505 participants. Attending this study session were 331 new head ministers–all of whom had been appointed between October last year and April this year–and…