Shintō Taikyō

Not to be confused with Shintō Taiseikyō.

Shintō Taikyō (神道大教), formerly called Shintō Honkyoku (神道本局), is a Japanese Shintoist organization, and was established by Meiji officials in 1873.^[1] It is recognized officially,^[2] and its headquarters are in Tokyo.^[3] It has many shrines,^[4] and Tenrikyo used to be under its jurisdiction.^[5]

Shintō Taikyō

Predecessor	Bureau of Shinto Affairs
Formation	1886
Founder	Inaba Masakuni

Its teachings focus on the early kami of the Kojiki narrative such as Ame-no-Minakanushi.^[6]

It is one of the thirteen shinto sects.^[7][8] It used to be very influential but its influence diminished and continues to diminish due to the prevalence of powerful sects such as Tenrikyo and Izumo-taishakyo.^[9]

Its name 'Taikyo' refers to the Three Great Teachings first stated in the Taikyo Proclamation,^[10] and it is linked to the historical Taikyo Institute.

Three Great Teachings

The organization follows these Three Great Teachings, which date back to the Taikyo Proclamation:^[11]

1. Respect for the gods, love of country;^[12][11]
2. Making clear the principles of Heaven and the Way of Man;^[12][11]
3. Reverence for the emperor and obedience to the will of the court.^[12][11]

See also

• Izumo-taishakyo