Monastic Orders

All of the Monastic Orders in Kuniumi pay tribute to the concept of Shinnyo as revealed by the Sakura Sutra, and follow it as a means to enlightenment. The author of this sutra is unknown, and is believed to be of divine origin, though many have claimed ownership over the years, and many temples bicker over following the "true" author of the sutra, or its "most true" interpretation. Since the Tenpenchii, however, many such interpretations of the sutra have been lost, and there is a vacuum in established understanding, waiting to be filled by new Orders.

Currently, the temples of Kuniumi subscribe to three main branches:
 * Sento: Those who elevate the Sentou as a means to understanding the Sakura Sutra's truth.
 * Goto: Those who elevate one or all of the Five Eternal Pillars as a means to understanding the Sakura Sutra's truth.
 * Houto: Those who believe Shinnyo can only be attained through the Sakura Sutra itself.