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Yoshinobu Miyake (religionist)

Yoshinobu Miyake (jp:三宅善信 Miyake Yoshinobu, born July 27, 1958) is a Japanese Shinto priest and scholar. Rev. Miyake was appointed the Superior General of Konko Church of Izuo in 2006 and appointed chair of the Board of International Shinto Studies Association in 2013.[1][2]

Yoshinobu Miyake
Born (1958-07-24) 24 July 1958 (age 66)
Osaka, Japan
Relatives
  • Most Rev. Toshio Miyake (grandfather)

Personal background and the Miyake family

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Born in Osaka, Rev. Yoshinobu Miyake worked as a Shinto priest after graduating from Divinity School of Doshisha University, Konko Theological Seminary and Center for the Study of World Religions in Harvard University.[3]

As a scholar he belongs to the Japanese Association for Religious Studies, the International Shinto Studies Association, and the Conference on Religion and Modern Society.

He has received honorary doctorates from Meadville Lombard Theological School, Chicago and Wonkwang University, Korea.

Most Rev. Toshio Miyake

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His grandfather Most Rev. Toshio Miyake (1903–1999) was Founder of the Konko Church of Izuo and established many interfaith organizations such as Religions for Peace (RfP) and the International Religious Fellowship, and humanitarian aid programs such as the Asian Youth Centre (AYC) of the World Federalist Movement, and Miyake Homes & Schools (MHS) in South Asian countries.[4] He was vice-president of the World Constitution and Parliament Association (WCPA).[5]

Interfaith activities

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In 1998 he established the “RELNET” website which delivers information on religions.

He has held UN-related positions for groups such as International Association for Religious Freedom, Religions for Peace and Japan UN Association.[6]

He served as General Secretary of the G8 Religious Leaders Summit and the International Religious Fellowship.[7]

He gave a speech at the plenary session of the 3rd World Summit focused on “Religious Voices for Peace and Development” which took place on August 29, 2015, in Seoul.[8][9][10] And he also gave a speech at the para session of G20 Interfaith Summit 2015 which took place on 16–18 November 2015 in Istanbul, Turkey.[11][12][13]

His work in interfaith dialogue began after he met with Pope Paul VI in 1977, since when he has met many times with successive Popes and the Dalai Lama XIV, and attended interfaith conferences around the world.[14][15][16][17][18]

Publishing

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  • The Living Of Peace (1991, Heiwa Publishing)
  • Mojibakeshita Rekishiwo Yomitoku (2006, Bun’en-sha)
  • Gendaino Shito Homuriwo Kangaeru (2014, Minerva-shobo)
  • KAZAMIDORI: How Humanity Has Confront Infectious Diseases (2019, Shuko-sha)
  • Interfaith Worship And Prayer: We Must Pray Together (2019, Jessica Kingsley Publishers)
  • Islamic State and Japan: What is the Nation (2019, Shuko-sha)
  • Shinto DNA: How Much Do We Know About Japan (2020, Shuko-sha)

Discography

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References

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  1. ^ "International Shinto Studies Association – Non-Profit Organization".
  2. ^ D, Ash (2022-11-10). "Inaugural G20 Religion Forum Promotes Solidarity and Respect in The Emerald of the Equator". World Religion News. Retrieved 2024-03-02.
  3. ^ "Past Affiliates I-M". cswr.hds.harvard.edu.
  4. ^ "Passing Away of The Most Rev.Toshio Miyake". www.relnet.co.jp. Retrieved 2024-03-02.
  5. ^ Amerasinghe, Terence P. (2009). Emerging World Law, Volume 1. Institute for Economic Democracy. p. 60. ISBN 978-1-933567-16-7.
  6. ^ "Rev. Yoshinobu Miyake and the IARF staff visit AMI(Al-Mahfy Institute)".
  7. ^ "Religious leaders call for global partnership" (PDF). The Japan Times. 2008-07-03. Retrieved 2023-08-29.
  8. ^ "World Summit Examines Religion's Role in Peacebuilding". worldsummit2017.org.
  9. ^ "Speeches and Presentations". worldsummit2017.org.
  10. ^ "Y. MIYAKE: ADDRESS TO WORLD SUMMIT 2015". Archived from the original on 2015-10-03. Retrieved 2015-10-02.
  11. ^ "G20 Interfaith Forum - Bringing Faith and Policy Together". G20 Interfaith Forum.
  12. ^ "Miyake Yoshinobu".
  13. ^ "2015 Archive of Presentations (English) | G20 Interfaith Summit".
  14. ^ "The Good Life and Shintoism - Interview from Sunday Nights NLR - (ABC)". www.abc.net.au. 2010-01-31. Retrieved 2024-03-02.
  15. ^ "Archbishop joins call on G8 to 'strike at causes of poverty'". The Archbishop of Canterbury. 2017-10-16. Archived from the original on 2017-10-16. Retrieved 2024-03-02.
  16. ^ "Religious Leaders' Statement for 2012 G8 & G20 Summits". Islamic Circle of North America (ICNA). Retrieved 2024-03-02.
  17. ^ وكالة الأنباء السعودية - واس
  18. ^ Interview : Tenchi Garaku Archived 2015-10-03 at the Wayback Machine
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