LA Fujinkai Yard Sale Was A Great Success

by Masami Shimizu The yard sale, held by the Los Angeles District chapter of the Tenrikyo Women’s Association in America, has become an annual event, and it was held, once again, on Saturday, March 28, 2026, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. in the East Hall parking Each year, the...

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Video Clips for Kids: Tenrikyo Teachings Explained in English

There is now a number of video clips, with English voice-over and captions, that explains the Tenrikyo teachings specifically aimed for children. These are translations of a much larger library of video clips created by the Tenrikyo Boys and Girls Association. Here is the link to the playlist of videos...

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Free Tenrikyo Audio Books and More Available!!!

Tenrikyo Doyusha has made four audio books available for streaming on its Tenri Jiho Online website. These are for four pre-selected books in Japanese, and the audio recording is an AI-generated voice. Free streaming is available for those who register with Tenri Jiho Online (free registration). Moreover, a paid subscription...

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140th Anniversary Reflections

By Juri Chillseyzn  I had the pleasure of returning “Home” to Jiba this past January for the 140th Anniversary. I was fortunate enough to be able to bring my whole family (my husband Chris, my 8 year old daughter Emilia, my 10 year old son Toby, and my mother Emiko...

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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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Brian Yamasaki Honored with Japan Agricultural Achievement Award

Brian Yamasaki, a member of Tenrikyo Hollywood Church, was honored with the Japan Agricultural Achievement Award. This award is given by the Agricultural Society of Japan, presided by Crown Prince Akishino of the Japanese imperial family. Brian was recognized for his lifetime contribution to the promotion of Japanese culture, specifically...

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Pilgrimage to Jiba: A Place for Healing

by Yukimi Banjo I was raised in the Big Apple, but I am now living in Kagawa, Japan, after marrying my husband a few years ago. Our family has lost two very dear people in our lives recently—my husband’s mother and father—in just a short span of a year and...

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