Officially, according to Tenrikyo Church Headquarters, Tenrikyo began on October 26, 1838 (lunar calendar) when Miki Nakayama (aka Oyasama) was "received as the Shrine of God." From that day on, God spoke through Oyasama, teaching people the "Divine Model," a way of life that abstains from misuses of our minds and always saving others.
In Shoyashiki Village, Yamato Province which is currently Tenri City, Nara Prefecture, Japan.
Followers of Tenrikyo are called "Tenrikyo believers." They follow the teachings of Tenrikyo, a Japanese new religion founded in the 19th century by Miki Nakayama. Tenrikyo emphasizes the importance of helping others and living a life of gratitude.
There are no food restrictions followed by Tenrikyo followers; at least none are explicitly defined in any Tenrikyo texts or scriptures. Source: myself
Majority of Tenrikyo followers and establishments are in Japan. Tenrikyo Church Headquarters is in Tenri-shi, Nara.The following countries listed have Tenrikyo church establishments (churches, mission stations, mission headquarters) in no particular order.North AmericaUnited States (California, New York, Hawaii, etc.)CanadaMexicoSouth AmericaBrazilArgentinaOceaniaAustraliaAsiaSingaporeCambodiaThailandEuropeFranceGermanyEngland* There might be establishments or small groups of followers in other countries, but are very new.
Yoshinori Moroi has written: 'Tenrikyo'
Tenrikyo has followers in many places of the world, with mission centers in several countries. Some of the most notable are in Mexico City, Los Angeles, New York, Hawaii, Buenos Aires, London, and others.
There is no "holy book" of Tenrikyo, however, there are three scriptures that contain the fundamental descriptions of the Tenrikyo teachings. The following books are referred to as the Three Scriptures (Sangenten 三原典).Ofudesaki (The Tip of the Writing Brush)Mikagura-uta (The Songs for the Service)Osashizu (The Divine Directions)Other texts that are not referred to as scripture yet also fundamental in learning the teachings of Tenrikyo are collectively known as supplementary texts (jungenten 準原典).The Doctrine of Tenrikyo (天理教教典)The Life of Oyasama (稿本天理教教祖伝)Anecdotes of Oyasama (稿本天理教教祖逸話篇)
There is no "holy book" of Tenrikyo, however, there are three scriptures that contain the fundamental descriptions of the Tenrikyo teachings. The following books are referred to as the Three Scriptures (Sangenten 三原典).Ofudesaki (The Tip of the Writing Brush)Mikagura-uta (The Songs for the Service)Osashizu (The Divine Directions)Other texts that are not referred to as scripture yet also fundamental in learning the teachings of Tenrikyo are collectively known as supplementary texts (jungenten 準原典).The Doctrine of Tenrikyo (天理教教典)The Life of Oyasama (稿本天理教教祖伝)Anecdotes of Oyasama (稿本天理教教祖逸話篇)
Shinto is divided into numerous sects. Some of them are Koshinto, Shugendo, Fusokyo, Tenrikyo, Zenrikyo, & Konkokyo.
Jainism, Tenrikyo, Unitarian Universalism, Raelism, Druidry, Wicca, Zoroastrianism, and Eckankar
The word "Oyasama" is composed of two elements:"Oya" (親) or "Parent""-sama," (様) an honorific suffix (more reverential than the more common "-san")If this were to be translated together, you would get "honorable parent."In Tenrikyo , "Oyasama" refers to the founder of Tenrikyo, Miki Nakayama, who was very generous and she resembled a parent to the people whom she met, thus given the name "Oyasama" by her adoring followers.
Tenrikyo was founded on October 26, 1838 (lunar calendar) when Miki Nakayama's (aka Oyasama) husband Zenbei complied with the wishes of God to receive Miki as a "Shrine of God." God first spoke through Miki during an "incantation" that began on 10/23 that was led by Ichibei Nakano, a renown shaman in northern Yamato Province (presently Nara Prefecture) who was praying on the behalf of members of the Nakayama family.