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| omoto | |
|---|---|
 Nao Deguchi, Founder of omoto | |
| Type | Universal spiritual organization |
| Classification | Sectarian Shinto sect |
| Scripture | Oomoto-kyo's scripture |
| Founder | Nao Deguchi |
| Origin | 1892 |
| Separated from | Konkokyo |
| Other name(s) | Oomoto-kyo |
Oomoto (大本, Ōmoto, Great Source, or Great Origin),[1] also known as Oomoto-kyo (大本教, Ōmoto-kyō), is a religion founded in 1892 by Deguchi Nao (1836–1918), often categorised as a new Japanese religion originated from Shinto. The spiritual leaders of the movement have always been women within the Deguchi family;[2] however, Deguchi Onisaburō (1871–1948) has been considered an important figure in Omoto as a seishi (spiritual teacher). Since 2001, the movement has been guided by its fifth leader, Kurenai Deguchi.
- ^ "Frequently Asked Questions About Oomoto". Ōmoto. 2010.
- ^ Tamura, Yoshirō (2000). Japanese Buddhism: a cultural history. Translated by Jeffrey Hunter (1st English ed.). Tokyo: Kosei Pub. Co. ISBN 4-333-01684-3. OCLC 45384117.