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Tenrikyo Global Spread Overseas Missions

The story of the Tenrikyo global spread overseas missions is one of dedication, community strength, and genuine human connection. What began as a small religious movement in rural Japan during...

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What Do We Mean When We Pray for Salvation?

What Do We Mean When We Pray for Salvation? The Joyous Life: God the Parent’s Loving Intention In Tenrikyo, the word salvation is often used, but its meaning differs from...

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Tenrikyo Joyous Life & Ethics

Many people search for a way of living that brings purpose, inner balance, and healthy relationships. Tenrikyo offers a practical and compassionate approach known as the Joyous Life. This teaching...

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Tenrikyo Core Doctrines & Concepts

Tenrikyo Core Doctrines & Concepts (Kashimono‑Karimono, Mental Dusts, Causality, “Thing Lent / Borrowed,” Etc.) The faith of Tenrikyo offers a unique framework for understanding human life, the human body, and...

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Theology & Concept of God

Theology & Concept of God (Names of God, How Tenrikyo Views Divinity, Theological Development) Every religion begins with a question about the divine: who or what sustains life, gives meaning,...

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Scriptures & Sacred Texts

Scriptures & Sacred Texts (Detailed Introduction to Ofudesaki, Mikagura-Uta, Osashizu) The scriptures of Tenrikyo are more than historical documents. They are living writings that reveal the heart of the Parent’s...

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Tenrikyo Practices And Rituals

Tenrikyo Practices & Rituals (Daily Services, Monthly Services, Dance, Prayer, Sazuke, Ceremonies) Tenrikyo is a living faith built on gratitude, sincerity, and the pursuit of a joyous life. Its followers...

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Surrounded but Unseen: The Need for True Connection

Why Do We Feel Alone in Crowds? Even though my life is full of people—family who love me, cherished dogs, friends, and colleagues—I've come to realize how essential meaningful connection...

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Tenrikyo Hinokishin Service

Tenrikyo Hinokishin Service (The Concept and Practice of Voluntary Acts of Gratitude) Hinokishin is one of the most recognizable expressions of Tenrikyō faith, yet many people first encounter the word...

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One Shared Moment Can Make You Feel Human Again

Even though my life is full of people—family who love me, cherished dogs, friends, and colleagues—I've come to realize how essential meaningful connection really is. Not just being around others,...

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Join Us in Building a Vibrant Community of
Support and Service Discover a New Path with Us

At 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.

Saved By Woman In Red Kimono

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.

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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.

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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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