Nepal Renrakusho celebrates 50th anniversary

On November 12, Nepal Renrakusho in Kathmandu welcomed the Shinbashira, his wife Harue, and Successor Designate Daisuke Nakayama for their 50th anniversary service. Since its founding in 1966, Nepal Renrakusho has promoted Japanese language instruction and social welfare activities. The Shinbashira then gave a celebratory address on the mindset of the Joyous Life and moving […]

Tenrikyo participates in 30th International Meeting of Prayer for Peace in Assisi

The 2016 International Meeting of Prayer for Peace in Assisi was held between September 18 and 20 with the theme “Thirst for Peace” where representatives of major religions participated. The Tenrikyo contingent consisted of six people, including Director-in-Chief of Administrative Affairs Zensuke Nakata, Tenri University vice president Ikuo Higashibaba, Europe Centre Head Yoshihisa Hasegawa, and […]

Congo Brazzaville celebrates 50th anniversary

Congo Brazzaville Church celebrated its 50th anniversary on September 10. The Shinbashira was in attendance and gave an address. On September 11, the founding ceremony of the church’s chapters of the Young Men’s Association and Women’s Association was held.

Why are TRW pages not mirrored on Wikipedia?

During Yuki Takeuchi’s presentation on “Sharing Pathways in Learning” (aka SPIL-ing) at the Tenri Forum 2016, he took questions from the audience and one of the questions that came up was “Why are the Tenrikyo Resource Wiki pages not mirrored on Wikipedia?” He allowed me to answer the question over the microphone and given that […]

Acknowledged at the Tenri Forum 2016

The Tenrikyo Resource has finally been acknowledged by the Tenrikyo English-speaking community in having it mentioned and praised in the Tenri Forum 2016 by multiple speakers. Special thanks to Yukihito Takeuchi and Yoshi Hal Adachi for making TR the focal point of their presentation on “Sharing Pathways in Learning” (aka SPIL-ing). I hope that we can […]

Hinokishin Day held

On April 29, the annual Hinokishin Day was held throughout Japan and abroad. In Oyasato, 4,000 Tenrikyo Church Headquarters staff, students, Shuyoka students and others broke up into 51 groups and cleaned areas throughout Tenri City. Participants built up a sweat of spiritedness and gratitude on the first event of its kind involving the entire congregation […]

Tenri Judoka Shohei Ono punches ticket to Rio de Janeiro Olympics

(Simple translation of video narrative) On April 3, “All-Japan Judo Invitational Tournament” was held at Fukuoka International Center. Shohei Ono, an athlete and graduate student at Tenri University, participated. Ono entered the 73-kg weight division. The tournament also determined spots in the Rio de Janeiro Olympics. Ono easily made his way through the first and second […]

130th Anniversary of Oyasama TSA Pilgrimage to Jiba held

Again, a hasty translation of the accompanying video: On March 28, high school and college-aged students connected to the faith returned to Jiba to attend the 130th Anniversary of Oyasama Tenrikyo Student Association Pilgrimage to Jiba, which was held in the Inner Courtyard of Tenrikyo Church Headquarters. The slogan of this year’s event was “Yoboku who […]

Tenrikyo Europe News

TYMA Europe 30th Anniversary The Europe Chapter of the Tenrikyo Young Men’s Association (TYMA) celebrated its 30th anniversary with a commemoration convention held on September 12 at Tenrikyo Europe Centre. A total of 91 people from across Europe gathered for the event, which was also attended by TYMA President Daisuke Nakayama.  

Centro Misionero Tenrikyo de Mexico celebrates 30th anniversary

Shinbashira Zenji Nakayama, his wife Harue and Shinbashira successor-designate Daisuke Nakayama visited Mexico recently to attend the 30th anniversary of  Centro Misionero Tenrikyo de Mexico (mission center). They also attended the Women’s Association and Young Men’s Association convention (general meeting) held the previous day and visited three churches/fellowships in the region. Translation of the video […]