Reiyukai

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Reiyukai is a Japanese lay Buddhist new religious movement known for its focus on ancestor veneration and personal spiritual development.

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Predicate Object
instanceOf Japanese religious organization
lay Buddhist organization
new religious movement
classification Japanese lay Buddhist new religious movement
coreBelief attaining happiness through self‑reform
gratitude toward ancestors
improvement of one’s character benefits ancestors and descendants
universal accessibility of Buddhist practice
corePractice ancestor veneration
guidance meetings
personal reflection and self‑examination
recitation of the Lotus Sutra
countryOfOrigin Japan
encourages daily practice
participation in small group meetings
sharing of personal experiences in faith
foundedBy Kakutaro Kubo NERFINISHED
Kimi Kotani NERFINISHED
foundedInPeriod 20th century
hasCharacteristic emphasis on moral improvement
emphasis on recitation of the Lotus Sutra
emphasis on self‑cultivation
focus on ancestor veneration
focus on personal spiritual development
lay movement
non‑sectarian
hasOffshoot Bussho Gonenkai NERFINISHED
Myochikai NERFINISHED
Myowa-kai NERFINISHED
Rissho Kosei-kai NERFINISHED
headquartersCountry Japan NERFINISHED
headquartersLocation Tokyo
inspiredBy Lotus Sutra NERFINISHED
languageOfName Japanese
meaningOfName Association of Friends of the Spirit NERFINISHED
membershipType lay followers
movementType Japanese new religion
organizationalStructure lay membership organization
regionActive Asia NERFINISHED
Europe NERFINISHED
Japan NERFINISHED
North America NERFINISHED
South America NERFINISHED
religiousFamily Nichiren Buddhism NERFINISHED
religiousTradition Buddhism NERFINISHED
teaches ethical living
gratitude and respect for parents
social harmony

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Shinshukyo hasPart Reiyukai
Nichiren influenced Reiyukai