Fukko Shinto
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Fukko Shintō (復古神道, Restoration Shinto) is a movement within
There were many different variants of Fukko Shintō, but what generally united them was a desire to return to a worldview unique to the Japanese people, and which predated the influence of foreign teachings such as Confucianism and Buddhism. It placed great emphasis on "kannagara no michi"[3] (young. "the way of the divine handed down from time immemorial"), which embodies the will of the gods.[4]
Like
In many schools of Fukko Shintō, "kotodama", and "kazutama" were used to interpret texts such as Kojiki and Nihon Shoki. Several have been adopted and reconstructed, such as togoto no kajiri,[7] or mikusa no harai.[8] Misogi was also considered important. Along with kotodama, futomani, tamashizume and kishinhō are considered the four pillars of Fukko Shintō. Alongside this, orifu was also developed. Many of the practices used in shintō shrines today have their origins in the Fukko Shintō movement. Currently, some religious groups claim to follow Fukko Shinto but not Hirata Atsutane, but this claim is seen as untenable.
History
After Buddhism was introduced to Japan in the 5th century AD, it existed at various times both in coexistence and confrontation with Shinto, but with the Taika Reforms a peaceful relationship was established between the two. As the Buddhist sects Tendai and Shingon developed at the end of the Heian period, they were no longer merely coexisting, but a syncretistic blending of the religions began to take shape. Shinto, which also came to be known as "Kodō" (the old way), is one of the few religions that has continued to retain its animistic character, and unlike Buddhism and Christianity sanctions Sacred scripture with rules and doctrine.[9] Shinto theology was therefore very difficult to formulate. As a result, Buddhist theory was used to explain the deities of Shinto.
During the Edo period, Kamo no Mabuchi drew attention to the existence of ancient Shinto in his book "Kokuikō", and Motoori Norinaga, taking note of this, then completed his major work "
Hirata Atsutane also played a major role in shaping the movement. He was inspired by Motoori Norinaga's book, and came to clarify Japan's ancient history, as well as demonstrate the legitimacy of the kōdō (imperial way) to the world. Hirata also carried out prominent research on subjects related to the spirit world, such as the realm of the dead and the soul, and put forward his own version of kokugaku, which referred to other religious groups such as the hokke sect, Vajrayana, Christianity and Daoism. His ideas would become crucial for many proponents of Ko-Shintō such as Honda Chikaatsu and Kawatsura Bonji.
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References
- 造化三神を根源神として、根源神の分霊が各人の中に宿っているとする流派もあった。
- ^ "Encyclopedia of Shinto詳細". 國學院大學デジタルミュージアム (in Japanese). Retrieved 2023-03-11.
- ISBN 9784634013025.
- ^ ISBN 9784634013025.
- ISBN 9784634011014.
- ^ 『古神道は甦る』 102-104頁。
- ^ 「アマテラスオホミカミ」と唱えるもので元は修験道に由来する。
- 祝詞を唱えるもので吉田神道を経由して伝わったもの。
- 日本書紀」は神典ではあるが教義を解説するものではない。
- ISBN 9784407316599.