Tenri Cultural Institute

The Tenri Cultural Institute serves as a unique bridge between New York City and the religious tradition of Tenrikyo, which originated in Japan in the nineteenth century. Founded in 1991, the institute functions as both a language school and a public gallery space, all housed within a building that operates under the mission of fostering community harmony. The organization is supported by the Tenrikyo Church Headquarters in Tenri City, Japan, a location renowned for its expansive, architecturally significant sanctuary where followers gather to practice a faith centered on the concept of the Joyous Life.