Concept
Shinto, the folk religion of Japan, developed a diversity of schools and sects, outbranching from the original Ko-Shintō (ancient Shintō) since Buddhism was introduced into Japan in the sixth century. The main Shinto schools with traditions traceable to early periods, according to authoritative published records are: Bukka Shintō These were the various forms of Shintō developed by Buddhist thinkers, also known as Bukke Shintō. These doctrines combine Buddhist elements with Shintō elements (Shinbutsu shūgō). Goryū Shintō Goryū refers to the Buddhist Dharma lineage. This Shinto schools was part of Ryōbu Shintō. Hakke Shintō The Shirakawa Hakuō House, in charge of the post of superintendent of the Department of Divinities (Jingi-kan) transmitted this school. Also called Shirakawa Shintō. Hokke Shintō These doctrines were influenced by the Nichiren sect of Buddhism which incorporated kami cults within its own system. Inbe Shintō This is the Inbe clan lineage and commonly held to have been created by Inbe Masamichi that was in charge of court rituals together with the Nakatomi clan. Ise Shintō Transmitted by priests of the Watarai clan at the Outer Shrine (Gekū) of the Grand Shrine of Ise (Ise Jingū). It is also called Watarai Shintō. Jingidōke A collective term for lineages which were mainly occupied with Shinto, these included the jingi clans (jingi shizoku) and clans connected to the Jingi-kan such as the Nakatomi and Inbe. Jūhachi Shintō Yoshida Kanetomo, taught his principles in his work Essentials of Prime Shinto (Yuiitsu Shintō myōbō yōshū). Juka Shintō Confucian Shinto Shinto explained by Japanese Confucianists. These teachings claim the unity of Shinto and Confucianism. Kaden Shintō The Shinto transmitted by hereditary Shinto priests, known as shinshokuke or shake. It is also called shake Shintō, shaden Shintō or densha Shintō. Kikke Shintō Transmitted by the Tachibana clan. Kikke Shinto became widely known during the mid-Edo Hōei era (1704–1710). Kōshin Is a folk faith in Japan with Taoist origins, influenced by Shinto, Buddhism and other local beliefs.
