Shinbashira (Tenrikyo)
In the Tenrikyo religion, the Shinbashira (真柱 "central pillar") refers to the "administrative and spiritual leader" of Tenrikyo Church Headquarters.[1] The Constitution of Tenrikyo defines the position as "the one who governs Tenrikyo."[2]
The fourth and current Shinbashira is Nakayama Zenji (中山善司), who has held the office since April 26, 1998.
References
- "Central Pillar (Shinbashira)" by Yoshikazu Fukaya
- Constitution of Tenrikyo, Article 8.
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