Tenrikyo marked the 212th birthday of the everliving Oyasama, “our beloved Parent,” on April 18 at its headquarters in Tenri, Japan, by performing the Oyasama Birth Celebration Service and holding a music event called “Joyous Chorus,” which followed the Service. The occasion drew large numbers of followers—including many from overseas—to…
On March 26, Tenrikyo Church Headquarters conducted its Monthly Service in the Main Sanctuary with the Shinbashira presiding as chief officiant. It had been rainy and chilly in the Home of the Parent since a couple of days before the Service day. In the cold spring rain, followers held up…
In commemoration of the 100th anniversary of the Women’s Association, the “Commemorative Exhibition: Toward Tomorrow, Toward the Future” has been underway on the third floor of the Oyasato-yakata’s South Right Wing 2. Coinciding with the second Besseki Month organized by the association, the exhibition is to last until May 10.…
On March 17, Tenri Junior High School Brass Band and Kaimuki Middle School Band from Hawaii held a joint concert at Tenri University’s Gymnasium 1, marking their second formal exchange in the Home of the Parent. The Kaimuki band comprising 111 members was led by Mrs. Susan Ochi-Onishi, who visited…
On March 28, the Students’ Spring Pilgrimage to Jiba, cosponsored by its steering committee and the Students Advisory Committee, was held in the Home of the Parent under the slogan “Let’s spread the Parent’s intention to our fellow students in the world: Setting out from Jiba!” A key component of…
A preliminary seminar for new residents of missionary houses was held in the Home of the Parent on March 29 and 30. This year, 92 prospective missionaries will each spend the next 12 months at one of 16 missionary houses in Japan. In addition, the missionary houses under the supervision…