Nakayama Zenye


Nakayama Zenye was the third Shinbashira of Tenrikyo. He was the first son of Nakayama Shōzen, the second Shinbashira, and the great-great-grandson of Nakayama Miki, the foundress of Tenrikyo. He held the office from November 14, 1967 until April 26, 1998.

Published books

  • Nakayama, Zenye. Guideposts. Tenri, Japan: Tenri Jihosha.
  • Nakayama, Zenye. Sermons and Addresses by the Shinbashira: 1986–1995. Tenri, Japan.
  • Nakayama, Zenye & Nakayama, Zenji. Sermons and Addresses by the Shinbashira: 1996–2005. Tenri, Japan.
  • Nakayama, Zenye. Oyasama's Model Path for One and All: Excerpts from the Third Shinbashira's Talks. Tenri, Japan: Tenrikyo Overseas Department.