Oomoto (大本 Ōmoto, literally "foundation"), also known as Oomoto-kyo (大本教 Ōmoto-kyō), is a
Japanese religion, often categorized as a
new Japanese religion originated from
Shinto. Deguchi Nao (1836-1918) was its kaiso (original founder) in 1882. The spiritual leaders of the movement have predominantly been women, 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.
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