What are the major holidays of Tenrikyo and their significance?

Answer 1

Tenrikyo, a Japanese religion, celebrates several major holidays throughout the year. These include the Day of the Foundress (January 26), which commemorates the birth of Tenri Nakayama, the founder of Tenrikyo. The Day of the Ever-joyousness (October 26) celebrates the day when Tenrikyo's teachings were first revealed to its founder. The Oyasama's Birthday (April 18) honors the birth of Tenri Nakayama. These holidays hold significant importance in the religious calendar of Tenrikyo and are marked by ceremonies and celebrations.

Answer 2

Oh, dude, like, Tenrikyo has some major holidays, you know? There's the Foundress Day on January 26th, celebrating the birth of Tenrikyo's founder, Oyasama. Then there's the Anniversary of Oyasama on July 26th, commemorating her withdrawal from physical life. And let's not forget the Autumn Grand Service on October 26th, a big ol' Thanksgiving for the blessings of the year. So yeah, those are the main holidays and they're like, super important to Tenrikyo peeps.

Answer 3

Ah, Tenrikyo celebrates several important holidays throughout the year, such as the Foundress Day, Anniversary of Oyasama, and the Children’s Day. These holidays hold deep significance for followers as they commemorate the teachings and virtues of Oyasama, promoting unity, gratitude, and the importance of nurturing the next generation. Just like painting a beautiful landscape, these holidays add vibrant colors to the Tenrikyo community, reminding everyone of the beauty and harmony that can be found in following these teachings.

Answer 4

There are no "holidays" in Tenrikyo, however, there are dates recognized throughout the year that followers make an effort to attend at the Jiba or a location in Tenri City, Nara, where followers believe that human beings were first created. These events are primarily held at the Tenrikyo Church Headquarters which surrounds the Jiba; however, people in locations outside of Japan participate in monthly services at their local church and mission headquarters.

The following events are held annually:

DateEventSignificanceJanuary 1New Year's ServiceA Service to open the new year.January 5 to 7Sechi FestivalA long-time tradition of serving the mochi offered at the New Year's Service to followers and the general public.January 26*Spring Grand Service (aka January Grand Service)It is the day that Miki Nakayama "passed away for rebirth," urging followers to perform the Service.April 18*Oyasama Birth Celebration ServiceMiki Nakayama's BirthdayApril 29 (date varies on location)Tenrikyo Hinokishin DayAll followers are encouraged to engage in

hinokishin in Unity of Mind.

July 26 to August 4Children's Pilgrimage to JibaInitially "to afford children of the path the opportunity to carry even just one basket of earth." but now many activities were added including the Oyasato Parade in which Drum & Fife bands can participate in.September 28 to 30

(date varies on location)Tenrikyo Nioigake DayAll followers are encouraged to engage in

nioigake or "Sprinkling the Fragrance" of the Teachings and the name of God the Parent. Primarily, this event involves door-to-door missionary work.October 26*Autumn Grand Service (aka October Grand Service)This is on the day Tenrikyo was first started, when God the Parent first revealed through Miki Nakayama.

Note: Every month on the 26th, the Kagura Service is performed during the Monthly Service at the Jiba. Followers are encouraged to attend this event every month.

*These dates were originally based on the lunar calendar.