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Kurozumikyō

A Shintō sect founded in 1814 by Kurozumi Munetada centred on the worship of Amaterasu Ōmikami as the universal source of life.

Definition

Kurozumi Munetada (1780–1850), a shrine priest in Bizen, experienced a mystical union with Amaterasu in 1814 (the Tenmei Jikiju) after recovering from severe illness. He taught that the sun-goddess is the source of all life and that humans regain health and divinity by inhaling her ki at sunrise (nippai). Recognised as one of the Thirteen Sects in 1876, Kurozumikyō remains headquartered at the Shintōzan in Okayama and emphasises gratitude (arigatasa) and a cheerful heart (yōki) as the path of salvation.

Etymology

Founder’s surname Kurozumi + kyō ("teaching")