This is a richly-illustrated study of 'The Oracles of the Three Shrines' (Japanese sanja takusen), the name given to a hanging scroll depicting three important Japanese shrine-deities, Amaterasu, Kasuga and Hachiman and their respective oracle texts. The scroll has evolved continuously in Japan for 600 years, so different examples of it offer a ...
This reference work contains over 1000 entries on Shinto, ranging from brief definitions and Japanese terms to short essays dealing with aspects of Shinto practice, belief and institutions from early times up to the present day. Shinto regards itself as the ancient indigenous tradition of Japan, yet has gone through transformations even in the ...
This beautiful, inspiring collection highlights the timeless importance of the Chinese sage Confucius. Confucian teachings stress respect for tradition, teachers, humanity, harmonious relationships, integrity, self-restraint and loyalty--all of which still are relevant today. Color illustrations.
This beautiful, inspiring collection highlights the timeless importance of the Chinese sage Confucius. Confucian teachings stress respect for tradition, teachers, humanity, harmonious relationships, integrity, self-restraint and loyalty--all of which still are relevant today. Color illustrations.
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