Monthly Archives: April 2017
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Tenri schools perform at grand opening of Tenri Plaza in front of train station |
Japan | roykoogee | Apr 26, 2017 |
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On April 23, the opening ceremony for Tenri Plaza in front of the train station took place. Named Tenri Plaza CoFuFun, the plaza has stores and a extensive playground. Tenri school clubs such as Tenri University Gagaku Society and Tenri Kyoko Gakuen High School’s Violet Impluse performed at the opening ceremony. Also, Tenrikyo Doyusha set […] |
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2017 Oyasama Birth Celebration Service held |
Tenrikyo Church Headquarters | roykoogee | Apr 24, 2017 |
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On April 18, Oyasama’s 219th birthday was celebrated. Many followers returned to the Parental Home for the event. The Shinbashira served as chief officiant for Oyasama Birth Celebration Service. After the reading of the service prayer, the Kagura (masked dance) and Teodori (dance with hand movements) were performed. Followers sang the Mikagura-uta with joy in […] |
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Participation in Kumamoto “prayer for recovery” |
Japan | roykoogee | Apr 24, 2017 |
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Followers from Kumamoto Grand Church participate in a “prayer for recovery” event a year after the 2016 Kumamoto quake. Followers made soup and roll sandwiches. |
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Students Association Pilgrimage to Jiba held |
Tenrikyo Church Headquarters | roykoogee | Apr 1, 2017 |
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The Students Association Pilgrimage to Jiba for Tenrikyo 180 was held on March 28 in the Inner Courtyard of Tenrikyo Church Headquarters. Students from across the country flocked to Oyasato, the Parental Home. The Shinbashira spoke of the importance of learning the teachings and expressed his hope that students will grow up into fine members […] |
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