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Konkōkyō, the Konkō Faith

r/Konkokyo

For discussion and learning about the religion of Konkōkyō. A place for prayer requests and those seeking Intercession.

Created Feb 2, 2015

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Welcome to r/Konkokyo!

Konkōkyō is a religion and spiritual way of living of Japanese origin. Originating in Shinbutsu-shūgō beliefs, it is now both an independent religion as well as Sect Shintō. It is henotheistic and worships the spirit and energy that flows through all things as Tenchi Kane No Kami, or the Golden Kami of the Heavens and Earth (in Japanese, "Heavens and Earth" also means the Universe). Tenchi Kane No Kami is also referred to as "Tenchi No Kami-Sama," "Oyagami-Sama," "Kami-Sama," and "Kami." In English, Kami can also be called "Divine Parent of the Universe," "Principle Parent," "Parent Kami," "Kami-Sama," or "Kami."

Konkokyo is sometimes called pantheistic, due to the belief that Kami is omnipresent and is the spirit and energy of the universe. This is also the reason the universe is referred to as “Kami’s body”. However, the difference is that Tenchi Kane no Kami has a consciousness and a will. Kami is seen as our divine parent, offering love, affection, support, protection, and nurturing us through their blessings. It is taught that Kami loves all people of the world no matter their race, religion, gender, and so on. Although mentioned as 'he' in materials for linguistic convenience, Kami is neither male or female.

There are no restrictions on personal practice imposed on followers of Konkokyo; there is no pressure for believers to donate money, there are no shunning practices used to punish people, there is no "excommunication" for people with different views of Kamisama, nor is there any proselytizing.

All are welcome, but please follow our rules!

1. Be courteous and kind to others. Be nice to others. That means no hate speech, no threats, no discriminatory content, and no harassment. If you don't have anything nice to say, then don't say anything at all.

2. NSFW content is not allowed here. Do not share anything that would be considered not safe for work (NSFW). Nudity, violence, sexually explicit posts, and/or comments are not permitted. Sharing or posting such content will result in that content being removed.

3. Anti-Konkokyo content is forbidden. Questions asked in good faith are welcome and permitted --as is discussion on the Faith itself -- but any posts or comments which attack Konkokyo or those who follow the teachings of Konko Daijin will be removed. This is not a place for polemics or bigotry.

4. Be respectful of other religions/faiths. Just as anti-Konkokyo content is forbidden, so is content which attacks other religions, faiths, and traditions. There will be no anti-Christian, anti-Hindu, anti-Muslim, anti-Shinto, etc. content here on r/Konkokyo, and any content or comment which attacks the faiths of others will be removed.

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