Church Headquarters held the traditional New Year’s event called “Sechi Festival” at the Home of the Parent, from January 5 to 7. The event has continued since the days when Oyasama was physically present. In anticipation of observing the 140th Anniversary of Oyasama this year, many church groups and families…
The Oyasama 140th Anniversary Overseas Followers Gathering was held on January 24, two days before the anniversary, at Tenrikyo Overseas Department, located in East Right Wing 4 of the Oyasato-yakata building-complex, with some 400 followers from overseas in attendance. The event provided an opportunity for these pilgrims to come together,…
The Sincerity of All Followers Gathers in the Home of the Parent: Reporting the “Three Years, One Thousand Days” Journey to Oyasama The sincerity of followers from across the world—all aspiring to bring joy and peace of mind to the everliving Oyasama—gathered in the Home of the Parent. This year…
May I express my sincere appreciation to all of you for returning to Jiba from various parts of the world, both within the country and overseas, to attend today’s Oyasama 140th Anniversary Service. As we have now duly completed the performance of the Service, I would like to take this…
Happy New Year, everyone. Last year marked the final year of the “three years, one thousand days” period leading up to the upcoming anniversary. I trust that all of you engaged in your duties in the hope of receiving the blessing of a lively atmosphere in the Home of the…