Tenrikyo

High school (ages 12+)
Philosophy & Big Questions

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/tenrikyo

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the religious classification?A Japanese new religion, distinct from traditional monotheism and pantheism
2. What is the key spiritual practice?Hinokishin, characterized by spontaneous acts of charity and mindfulness
3. Who is Oyasama?Oyasama is Nakayama Miki, the founder of Tenrikyo, who is honored as a divine teacher and the living embodiment of God's will.
4. What is hinokishin?Hinokishin is a practice of doing selfless acts of service, like helping neighbors or community projects, to bring joy and harmony.

Oyasama: The revered title for Nakayama Miki, the central figure and divine conduit of Tenrikyo's foundational revelations.
God of Origin: The supreme deity in Tenrikyo, also known by names such as Tsukihi and Tenri-Ō-no-Mikoto, from whom divine intent is revealed.
Joyous Life (Jōyō): The ultimate spiritual aspiration in Tenrikyo, a state of harmonious existence achieved through gratitude, sincerity, and selfless service.
Hinokishin: The practice of performing spontaneous, selfless acts of charity and service with a willing heart, integral to spiritual development.