Konkokyo (Japanese new religion)
Japanese new religion derived from Shinto, founded by Kawate Bunjiro (1859). Distinctive 'toritsugi' mediation practice between adherent and Tenchi-Kane-no-Kami.
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BITE breakdown
0 — Japanese new religion derived from Shinto; mainstream low-control.
Profile facts
In context
Konkokyo is one of the older Japanese new religions, predating Tenrikyo and Oomoto. Distinctive toritsugi mediation practice between adherent and the principal kami. Mainstream low-control voluntary tradition.
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Timeline
- 1859Founded by Kawate Bunjiro
Sources
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