Shinto
Kurozumikyo (Japanese new religion)
8/40· LowConfidence: Medium
Japanese new religion derived from Shinto, founded by Kurozumi Munetada (1814). Distinctive sun-veneration practice. Mainstream low-control.
CLCI radar
Low Control / Mainstream
BITE breakdown
Behavior Control2/10
Information Control2/10
Thought Control2/10
Emotional Control2/10
Modifiers (+0)
0 — Japanese new religion derived from Shinto; mainstream low-control.
Founded
1814
Members
Estimated 290,000
Active in
Asia
In context
Kurozumikyo is among the oldest Japanese new religions. Distinctive sun-veneration nippai practice. Mainstream voluntary tradition.
Timeline
- 1814Founded by Kurozumi Munetada
Sources
- Helen Hardacre academic work
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