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| **Taigen** (Tenzanese: 泰元) is a [[Tenzanese New Religions|Tenzanese New Religion]] founded by **[[Ueda Kokoro]]** (上田ココロ), a rural mystic from the [[Kamigata]] Domain. Claiming possession by **Chūin Konjin** (丑寅金神), Ueda delivered prophetic messages advocating moral purification, reverence for the divine, and the establishment of a utopian society. Her revelations were later systematized by her son-in-law, **Ueda Kōshirō** (上田幸四郎), who infused the movement with elements of [[Tenzan|Tenzanese]] and [[Eurysia|Eurysian]] philosophy. Taigen teaches that all religions derive from the same divine source, and that world peace can be achieved through spiritual unity and divine guidance. | **Taigen** (Tenzanese: 泰元) is a [[Tenzanese New Religions|Tenzanese New Religion]] founded by **[[Ueda Kokoro]]** (上田ココロ), a rural mystic from the [[Kamigata]] Domain. Claiming possession by **Chūin Konjin** (丑寅金神), Ueda delivered prophetic messages advocating for the concepts of moral purification, reverence for the divine, and the eventual establishment of a utopian society. Her revelations were later formally systematized by her son-in-law, **Ueda Kōshirō** (上田幸四郎), who infused the movement with elements of [[Tenzan|Tenzanese]] and [[Eurysia|Eurysian]] philosophy. Taigen teaches that all religions derive from the same ultimate divine source, and that world peace can be achieved through spiritual unity and divine guidance. |
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| Taigen emphasizes rituals of purification, spirit pacification, and artistic expression as sacred. It places great weight on interfaith dialogue and the power of language. Under Kōshirō's leadership, the organization engaged in cultural diplomacy, and promoted an idealized form of heavenly theocracy led by a spiritually enlightened emperor figure. | Taigen emphasizes rituals of purification, spirit pacification, and artistic expression. It places great weight on interfaith dialogue and the power of language. Under Kōshirō's leadership, the organization engaged in cultural diplomacy, and promoted an idealized form of heavenly theocracy led by a spiritually enlightened "emperor figure". |
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| Taigen has a small but dedicated following, maintaining shrines and engaging in interfaith outreach. It is often studied for its early role in shaping Tenzanese New Religions, as well as for its unusual fusion of nativism, universalism and mysticism. | Taigen has a small but dedicated following, maintaining shrines and engaging in interfaith outreach. It is often studied for its early role in shaping the outgrowth of the Tenzanese new religions, as well as for its unusual fusion of nativism, universalism and mysticism. |
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| The [[Spiritual Purifying Church]] is one notable outgrowth of the Taigen movement. | The [[Spiritual Purifying Church]] is one notable outgrowth of the Taigen movement. |
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