Tenrikyo actively engages with the community through various outreach efforts and initiatives, promoting values of compassion,
service, and inclusivity. Here are some ways Tenrikyo contributes to the community:
Tenrikyo is involved in various social welfare activities aimed at helping those in need. This includes volunteering at soup kitchens, homeless shelters, and food banks. Tenrikyo followers often organize donation drives and fundraising events to support local charities and community organizations.
Tenrikyo often hosts cultural events and festivals open to the public, showcasing aspects of Japanese culture such as music, dance, food, and traditional arts. These events serve as opportunities for cultural exchange and foster greater understanding and appreciation among community members.
Tenrikyo places importance on environmental stewardship and sustainability. Many Tenrikyo communities participate in environmental cleanup efforts, tree planting events, and educational campaigns to raise awareness about environmental issues and promote eco-friendly practices.
In times of natural disasters or emergencies, Tenrikyo communities mobilize to provide assistance and support to affected areas. Whether it’s through direct relief efforts, providing shelter, or distributing supplies, Tenrikyo followers are often at the forefront of helping their communities recover from adversity.
Through these various community initiatives, Tenrikyo demonstrates its commitment to serving others, fostering harmony, and making meaningful contributions to society
Inspirational Stories
Dan and Taci’s journey together began amidst the hallowed lands of the Jiba, where their hearts were bound not only by their shared studies but by a deep devotion to Tenrikyo. When the time was right, they couple moved back home, to the United States, but, returned many times, heeding the Jiba’s call.
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
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