Kami Ichijokyo


Kami Ichijokyo or Kami Ichijo is a Tenrikyo-based Japanese new religions| As with some other Tenrikyo-derived religions such as Honmichi, the religion's founder Yonetani Tamasuisen is revered as the human kanrodai.

Origin of name

The term Kami Ichijo, which means 'single-hearted mind', comes from the Ofudesaki and can be found in Ofudesaki 1:50, 3:3, 3:46, and 4:32. The term is also currently used in Tenrikyo teachings. The lower verse of Ofudesaki 3:46 is:

History

Kami Ichijō was founded by Yonetani Kuni. She was originally a follower of Tenri Sanrinkō, which was founded by Katsu Hisano, who herself was originally a Honmichi follower. She founded Kami Ichijō in 1942. As a spiritual successor of Katsu Hisano, Yonetani Kuni initially called her religious tradition Kami Ichijō Uchiake Basho that roughly translates to "the place revealed by the single-hearted mind" and today's followers of her interpret her personal life before and after meeting Katsu Hisano with spiritual perspectives. Upon her death in 1974, her son took over until his death in 1985. The current leader is Nishi Yoshio. Kami Ichijōkyō is headquartered in Higashiōsaka, near Fuse Station and Shuntokumichi Station.

Beliefs

As in Honbushin, the trinity of fire, water, and wind is revered. Heavenly protection can be obtained by believing in the principle that "fire and water are one, and there is no other than wind".

Ten pillars

In order, the providence of the kami of the ten pillars, or the kami of the ten pillars, are as follows. They correspond to the Ten Aspects of God's Complete Providence in Tenrikyo.
  1. Kunitokotachi-no-Mikoto
  2. Omotaru-no-Mikoto
  3. Kunisazuchi-no-Mikoto
  4. Tsukiyomi-no-Mikoto
  5. Kumoyomi-no-Mikoto
  6. Kashikone-no-Mikoto
  7. Taishokuten-no-Mikoto
  8. Ōtonobe-no-Mikoto
  9. Izanagi-no-Mikoto
  10. Izanami-no-Mikoto