Oomoto

Oomoto (大本 Ōmoto, literally "Great Source" or "Great Origin") also known as Oomoto-kyo (大本教 Ōmoto-kyō), is a sect, often categorised as a new Japanese religion originated from Shinto; it was founded in 1892 by Deguchi Nao (1836–1918). The spiritual leaders of the movement have predominantly been women; however, Deguchi Onisaburō (1871–1948) has been considered an important figure in Omoto as a seishi (spiritual teacher). Since 2001, the movement has been guided by its fifth leader, Kurenai Deguchi.