140th Anniversary Reflections

By Hannah Uesugi I had a really valuable experience of going to Ojiba for the 140th Anniversary of Oyasama this past January. This was an amazing experience to have at such a young age, and I feel really grateful that I was able to be around so many people from...

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Book Review: Joyousness Day After Day

by Koji Uesugi   For years, I have turned to Joyousness Day After Day by Reverend Zenye Nakayama, the third Shinbashira of the Tenrikyo faith, for both spiritual and practical guidance. What I appreciate most is how this book simplifies the teachings of Tenrikyo so that anyone, regardless of their background or...

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140th Anniversary of Oyasama Attracts Followers Worldwide

On January 26, the Service to commemorate the 140th Anniversary of Oyasama was performed at Jiba.  This year marked the 140th year since Oyasama hid Her physical being on January 26, 1887, of the lunar year. Successor-Designate Daisuke Nakayama, serving as chief officiant on behalf of the Shinbashira, led the...

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