Shuha Shinto

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Definition

Noun 1. Any branch of Shinto other than Kokka (State Shinto): "Shuha Shinto" refers to any of the various organized sects or denominations of Shinto that developed independently of the state-sponsored Kokka Shinto. These sects often have specific founders, doctrines, and practices.

Usage
  • "Shuha Shinto" is a historical and religious studies term used to categorize the diverse sectarian movements within Shinto that are distinct from the government-controlled State Shinto system, which was officially promoted in Japan from the Meiji period until the end of World War II.
Examples
  • Noun:
    • Thirteen groups were officially recognized as Shuha Shinto during the Meiji era.
    • The study of Shuha Shinto is essential for understanding the diversity of Japanese religious practice.
Advanced Usage
  • As a categorical term: The term is used to collectively describe groups like Tenrikyo, Konkokyo, and Kurozumikyo, which are considered "sect Shinto" organizations.
    • Scholars often analyze the rituals of Shuha Shinto separately from those of shrine Shinto.
Variants and Related Words
  • Sect Shinto: A direct English synonym for "Shuha Shinto."
  • Kokka Shinto (State Shinto): The state-sponsored system from which Shuha Shinto is distinguished.
  • Kyoha Shinto: Another term used interchangeably with "Shuha Shinto," meaning "sectarian Shinto."
Synonyms
  • Sect Shinto
  • Denominational Shinto
Notes on Meaning
  • The term specifically excludes Kokka Shinto (State Shinto). It encompasses a wide range of groups with diverse beliefs, from those focusing on faith healing to those venerating particular mountains or founders.
  • It is primarily a historical and academic classification rather than a term used in the daily religious practice of adherents.
Noun
  1. any branch of Shinto other than Kokka

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