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Rev. Marlon Okazaki – “The Otefuri Service Dance and the English SDM (Singable-Danceable Mikagura-Uta): The Keys to Opening Our Path in America and Canada” (English/Japanese)

December 17th, 2023

“The Otefuri Service Dance and the English SDM (Singable-Danceable Mikagura-Uta): The Keys to Opening Our Path in America and Canada”

Reverend Marlon Okazaki delves into the profound significance of the Singable-Danceable Mikagura-Uta and explores the key role of the service dance in opening paths to salvation, world peace, and The Joyous Life. Reflecting on historical growth in Tenrikyo and the transformative power of the Service, he emphasizes the importance of the Service as a means to universal salvation. The sermon also addresses the challenge of teaching the intricate dance to non-Japanese speakers and introduces the Singable-Danceable Mikagura-Uta (SDM) as a tool to bridge the language gap.

Watch the demonstration of the Seated Service and Yorozuyo (Prelude to 12 Songs), as Reverend Okazaki invites viewers to experience the beauty and spirituality of Oyasama’s teachings through this innovative approach