Reviving the Holy Marvels of the Kami: The Origins and Dissemination of Honda Chikaatsu's Spiritual Learning

This book examines the life, teachings, and practice methods of Honda Chikaatsu (1822-1889), clarifying their origins and discussing their impact and early dissemination, with particular focus on two important early proponents, the Shinto shrine priests Nagasawa Katsutate (1858-1940) and Miyagishima Kinsaku (1873-1921).

Honda’s teachings and practice methods are collectively known as “Spiritual Learning” (Reigaku). Honda touted his Spiritual Learning as constituting nothing less than a rev...