The methods of propagation of a Japanese new religion in the UK—Tenrikyo
This paper aims to explore the way that a Japanese new religion, Tenrikyo, has been spread, suspended, and re-established through different historical stages in the UK. The article will first examine the previous works on Japanese new religions’ outward expansion to other countries and the accompany...
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| Format: | Electronic Article |
| Language: | English |
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2017
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Cogent social sciences
Year: 2017, Volume: 3, Issue: 1 |
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Presumably Free Access Volltext (Resolving-System) |
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| Summary: | This paper aims to explore the way that a Japanese new religion, Tenrikyo, has been spread, suspended, and re-established through different historical stages in the UK. The article will first examine the previous works on Japanese new religions’ outward expansion to other countries and the accompanying issues involved. Then it will focus on one Japanese new religion (Tenrikyo) and explore the propagation strategies it has employed to establish its foothold in the UK. The research adopted an ethnographical approach, employing participant observation and structured interviews for understanding and eliciting respondents’ views on central themes such as methods of propagation. In conclusion, this study manifests its value in several ways. It provides recommendable suggestions for understanding the complex circumstances in which a Japanese new religion is localised in European soil. In addition, further research may extend to explore how far Tenrikyo might spread its teaching principles on the European continent. |
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| ISSN: | 2331-1886 |
| DOI: | 10.1080/23311886.2017.1283731 |