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In Tenrikyo, we believe that by saving others, you will be saved. Ultimately, this is because reaching the Joyous Life World means that no one can be left behind. God desires our sincerity in working toward the Joyous Life World. Part of that means, necessarily, that we must help others who may be lagging behind, whether they are suffering mentally, emotionally or physically. God, through Oyasama, provides us with certain formalized tools for the effort to help them. One of these tools is the Sazuke, a form of faith healing.

The Sazuke is a pivotal faith healing ritual designed to provide relief and recovery from illness and suffering. This sacred practice involves special prayers and hand movements performed by qualified followers, known as “instruments,” who have received proper training and the sacred Grant.

1. Faith Healing Ritual:

The Sazuke is a core component of Tenrikyo’s faith healing practices, aiming to invoke divine intervention from God the Parent for health and well-being.

3. Symbolic and Spiritual Healing:

The Sazuke represents the compassion of God the Parent and emphasizes the importance of community support and mutual help in achieving holistic healing.

5. Holistic Approach:

The Sazuke addresses both spiritual and physical aspects of health, promoting a comprehensive approach to well-being that aligns with the principles of faith healing.

2. Qualified Practitioners:

The use of the sacred Sazuke is permitted only by divine grant. This privilege is given to those who have undergone thorough spiritual preparation and received formal instruction from the church, ensuring the ritual is performed with the utmost sincerity and understanding. The divine grant is bestowed by the Shimbashira himself, the spiritual leader of the Tenrikyo faith, through whom we believe Oyasama continues to work.

4. Versatile Application:

This faith healing ritual can be performed in various settings, including churches, homes, and hospitals, making it a versatile and accessible method of seeking divine aid for physical and spiritual ailments.

Inspirational Stories

Affirmed by a Dream

Dan And Taci

Rooted in Tenrikyo and drawn together at the Jiba, three lives became intertwined through faith and friendship. A vivid dream delivered a divine message—one that affirmed their prayers, deepened their bond, and strengthened their resolve to walk the path of the kaicho together.

Saved By Woman In Red Kimono

In a quiet village, a young girl’s fall into a well became a moment of divine encounter. Rescued by a mysterious woman in red, her story awakened faith in the hearts of the villagers. From that day on, the well stood as a symbol of Oyasama’s protection and a reminder that even in darkness, we are never truly alone.

Emi told them that a woman in a red kimono saved her and waited with her until help arrived. The villagers whispered among themselves, some saying, “It must have been Oyasama!” They remembered that during her physical life, Oyasama was known for always wearing her distinctive red kimono.

Rose, Lilly, Peanut And Celeste

The story follows Dan and Taci, a married couple, and their friend Glenn as they study to become Tenrikyo ministers, known as kaicho. Their deep friendship is cemented when Taci has a vivid dream in which God speaks to her, delivering messages of reassurance and prophecy for Glenn and Dan. Recognizing the divine nature of the dream, the trio’s bond strengthens, and they embark on a lifelong journey together, united by their faith and shared experiences at the Jiba.

Helen Falls

tell me the story of dan and taci, husband and wife, who met glenn at the Jiba while the three were studying to become Tenrikyo ministers, also known as, kaicho. The three became fast friends and confided with eachother their thoughts and feelings about their faith in Tenrikyro, and, their aspirations to lead their respective churches. One night, after a long day of studying and hinokishin, God visited Taci in her dreams, telling her to let Glenn know that his prayers are being heard, and, to let Dan know that he will become a great leader. The next morning, Taci told her Dan and Glenn about what God said. As she told the story, Glenn and Dan knew that because they were at the Jiba and

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