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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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Finding World Peace Through the Tenrikyo Path to Joyous Life
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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Finding Healing and Connection in a Vast World
How Can We Find Healing Through Faith and Community? The world is vast and people are beautifully diverse — so of course there are endless opportunities to help and lift...
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No Joy in Blame: Why Leaders Who Target the Vulnerable Lead Us Astray
Why Do We Fall Into the Trap of Blaming Others for Our Problems? There's a worrisome mindset that seems to be gaining strength and momentum in society — the idea...
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The Gentle Art of Noticing: Your Path to a Joyous Life
Shifting 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.
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Building the Joyous Life Through Community and Shared Happiness
Inclusivity 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.
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Join Us in Building a Vibrant Community of Support and Service Discover a New Path with Us
The 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.
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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? The trio had assembled, 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.
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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