May I begin by expressing my sincere appreciation to all of you for returning to Jiba from near and far, both from within Japan and from overseas, to attend the Oyasama 120th Anniversary Service. May I also thank you very much for the sincere efforts you have devoted through your…
On January 26, the Oyasama 120th Anniversary Service was solemnly conducted in the Main Sanctuary of Tenrikyo Church Headquarters. Over the preceding “three years, one thousand days” season designated for decisive efforts to prepare for the anniversary, the followers had exerted their utmost in “cultivating the mind of saving others”…
On December 26, 2005, the December Monthly Service for the 168th year of the Teaching was conducted at Tenrikyo Church Headquarters with the Shinbashira presiding. Due to the severe cold weather, many followers returning to the Home of the Parent were all bundled up as they headed to the Main…
The November Monthly Service was solemnly conducted in the Main Sanctuary of Tenrikyo Church Headquarters on the 26th with the Shinbashira presiding. The weather in the Home of the Parent was fine that day, and the temperature in the morning reached as high as 60.6ºF (15.9ºC), which was warmer than…
On October 26, Tenrikyo Church Headquarters conducted the Autumn Grand Service at the Main Sanctuary with the Shinbashira presiding. This day commemorates the Teaching’s Day of Origin when Oyasama was settled as the Shrine of Tsukihi. Some 72,000 followers from various parts of Japan as well as overseas countries returned…
The September Monthly Service was performed in the Main Sanctuary of Tenrikyo Church Headquarters on the morning of the 26th. The Service began with the Shinbashira’s prayer in which he expressed appreciation for the constant blessings that God the Parent bestows on humankind. He then said: “We will devote our…