World Peace In the movie Miss Congeniality — for those old enough to remember — in the Q&A portion, the judges asked, "What's the most important thing our society needs?"...
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Read MoreShifting your perception to seek out small joys can subtly—but powerfully—transform your daily experience. Living a joyful life doesn’t require grand, starry nights or winning the lottery. Instead of waiting for perfect moments or major milestones, perhaps try looking more closely at what’s already around you. That simple act of noticing is a meaningful place to begin.
Read MoreInclusivity and community are inseparable aspects of joyous living. As I explain below, I don’t feel that conversion is necessary to experience this joy. You don’t need to convert to Tenrikyo to experience a joyful life. While Tenrikyo teaches that following its principles can lead to the Joyous Life, it does not appear to insist that only its followers can achieve peace and harmony. In Tenrikyo, we believe that God’s hope for us is to all live the Joyous Life—a state of peace and harmony where we can live in a world full of mutual help, feeling fulfillment and satisfaction.
Read MoreThe North Honolulu Church of Tenrikyo is dedicated to creating a vibrant community where everyone can thrive. By joining us during this exciting phase of reinvigoration, you will have the chance to be part of something meaningful from the ground up.
Read MoreIn a world rich with diverse religious traditions, interfaith dialogue plays a crucial role in fostering mutual respect, understanding, and peace. The North Honolulu Church of Tenrikyo is dedicated to this practice, striving to build bridges with various religious communities to promote harmony and cooperation.
Read MoreFaith healing is a profound aspect of Tenrikyo, intertwining spiritual belief with the physical well-being of individuals. It is based on the conviction that sincere faith, prayer, and divine intervention can lead to healing and recovery. At the North Honolulu Church of Tenrikyo, faith healing is practiced as a way to address not only physical ailments but also to bring about spiritual renewal and emotional peace.
Read MoreAt the North Honolulu Church of Tenrikyo, we are dedicated to fostering a strong sense of community and supporting those in need through acts of compassion and service. Although we are in the early stages of establishing our outreach initiatives, our core principles of mutual aid and community support guide our vision and aspirations.
Read MoreAt the heart of Tenrikyo—a faith centered on living achieving the Joyous Life through sincere faith and community service—is its foundress, whom we recognize as Oyasama. Her life and teachings have profoundly influenced millions, guiding them toward a harmonious, purposeful existence. Understanding Oyasama’s journey and her divine revelations is crucial for anyone seeking community, public service, and a meaningful life.
Read MoreAt the North Honolulu Church of Tenrikyo, we are embarking on an exciting journey to reinvigorate our community and expand our efforts to help others. While we are in the early stages of this transformation, we are dedicated to creating a supportive and inclusive environment where individuals can connect, contribute, and find purpose.
On one such return, their paths crossed with Glenn’s. Was it a meeting orchestrated by fate or perhaps by divine design? They trio had assebled, along with others, to attend training to be a Tenrikyo minister. As they delved into the teachings of their faith, their friendship blossomed, rooted in mutual understanding and unwavering faith.
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.
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