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Confidence
Belief overview
Tsutome
Liturgical service is a central practice of prayer, rhythm, and communal salvation.
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Supportive
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Contrary
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Neutral
What it is: Tsutome is the central ritual service of Tenrikyo, involving specific forms of song, music, and gestures.
How the tradition understands it: The rite actualizes Oyagami's salvific intention and the memory of the founding, strengthening the community and Joyous Life.
Textual basis and context: The Mikagura-uta and the liturgical tradition of the headquarters play a decisive role in this point.
Debates and variations: The practice has a defined form, but its pastoral reception may vary in different missionary contexts.
Documentary evidence
Supportive
Mikagura-uta
A liturgical text fundamental to the Tsutome.
Reference: Mikagura-uta.
Content: The collection of songs forms the basis of the tradition's principal liturgical service.
Use in debate: It is indispensable for the Tsutome and its salvific dimension.
Texts on sacred songs
Studies and internal materials on the role of singing in liturgy.
Reference: Explanations on sacred songs in Tenrikyo.
Content: The material shows the connection between music, ritual gesture, and the communication of salvation.
Use in debate: It is useful for understanding the Tsutome in depth.
Texts on the Tsutome at headquarters
Descriptions of the main liturgy at the religious headquarters.
Reference: Institutional materials on the Tsutome.
Content: The material shows the form, music, gestures, and meaning of the liturgical service.
Use in debate: It is essential for a ritual understanding of Tenrikyo.