Nakayama ZenjiNakayama Zenji is the fourth and current Shinbashira of Tenrikyo. He has held the office since October 25, 1998.Published booksNakayama, Zenye & Nakayama, Zenji. Sermons and Addresses by the Shinbashira: 1996–2005. Tenri, Japan. Nakayama, Zenji. Sermons and Addresses by the Shinbashira: 2006–2015.. Tenri, Japan.