Could a single spark of faith ignite a city? Here, before the Tenrikyo Nagatacho Bunkyokai in Osaka, that spark burned brightly in 1838. It began not in a grand hall, but in a humble home in Tenri, Nara, when Nakayama Miki, known to followers as Oyasama, accepted a profound calling. God, the Parent of all humanity, revealed divine intent through her, designating her as the Shrine of God. The Tenrikyo Nagatacho Bunkyokai stands as a testament to the spread of Oyasama’s teachings, promoting the Joyous Life. This life, followers believe, isn’t found in distant heavens, but here and now. It is cultivated through selfless acts of service, known as hinokishin, and a mindful rejection of greed, anger, and hatred. These negative tendencies aren’t sins in Tenrikyo, but rather “dust” clouding the mind, swept away through hinokishin and prayer. Within the Tenrikyo Nagatacho Bunkyokai, the echoes of Oyasama’s message resonate: our bodies are lent, our minds are our own, and our joy is our purpose. This isn’t just a place of worship, but a reminder to embrace the Joyous Life, to sweep away the dust, and to remember the spark that ignited a movement.
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