Taikyo Proclamation
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The Proclamation of the Great Doctrine (大教宣布, Taikyō senpu)[1] was issued in the name of Emperor Meiji on January 3, 1870 (February 3).[2][3][4][1] It declared Shinto (the "way of the gods") as the guiding principle of the state.[4]
The concept of Divinity was placed on the Emperor, and Shinto become designated as the state religion of the Japanese Empire, which was designated as a state with "unity of religion and rule".
Commentary
After the
This was followed by the issuance of an imperial decree in the name of the Emperor Meiji of the time, which set forth the principle of "clarifying the doctrine of jikkyo and proclaiming the way of godliness. In direct opposition to Christianity, it proposed the promotion of Shinto and national protection through Missionary Offices.
However, the confusion caused by the
Three Great Teachings
In the proclamation, there was a promotion of three great teachings:
- Respect for the gods, love of country;[5][6]
- Making clear the principles of Heaven and the Way of Man;[5][6]
- Reverence for the emperor and obedience to the will of the court.[5][6]
These are still kept by
See also
- Kyodo Shoku
- Missionary Office
- Shendao Shejiao
- Unity of religion and rule
References
- ^ a b "Glossary of Shinto Names and Terms: T". www2.kokugakuin.ac.jp. Retrieved 2023-03-10.
- ^ 安丸良夫・宮地正人編『日本近代思想大系5 宗教と国家』431ページ
- ^ 『歴代の詔勅』 p.66 河野省三 内閣印刷局、1940年（国立国会図書館）
- ^ a b "Details of 1971 (Gyo-Tsu) 69 | Judgments of the Supreme Court". www.courts.go.jp. Retrieved 2023-03-10.
- ^ a b c "Taikyo". www.philtar.ac.uk. Retrieved 2023-03-11.
- ^ JSTOR 30233729.