Seicho-no-Ie (Taniguchi Masaharu)
Japanese new religion founded in 1930 by Taniguchi Masaharu blending New Thought, Shinto and Buddhist elements. Substantial nationalist political associations under Taniguchi; significant moderation since 1985.
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BITE breakdown
0 — Japanese New Thought + Shinto + Buddhist hybrid; mainstream low-moderate; nationalist political associations historically.
In context
Seicho-no-Ie ('House of Growth') was founded in 1930 by Taniguchi Masaharu after his exit from Oomoto. It blends Western New Thought (visualisation, prosperity affirmation) with Shinto and Mahayana Buddhist elements. The pre-war and post-war Taniguchi years included strong Imperialist-restorationist political mobilisation; since the 1985 split between the orthodox lineage and the political-action wing the orthodox Seicho-no-Ie organisation has substantially moderated, including a 2010s shift toward environmentalist messaging. Largely Japanese plus a substantial Brazilian-Japanese community (~1.5 million Brazilian adherents at peak).
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Timeline
- 1930Taniguchi founds Seicho-no-Ie
- 1932First Brazil mission
- 1985Split between orthodox lineage and political wing
Sources
- Helen Hardacre, 'Kurozumikyō and the New Religions of Japan' (1986)
- Ronan Pereira academic work on Seicho-no-Ie in Brazil
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