These devotions inspired by ancient Shinto rituals are a series of calls-and-response that directly address the awesome power of the natural world to heal and restore the soul. Readers are invited to stand before rivers, stones, and trees, to listen to thunder, and to be touched by the wind and rain in order to cultivate a spirit of reverence for ...
This is a guide to Shinto thought. A knowledge of Shinto can only proceed from a basic understanding of Japanese shrines and civilisation, for it is closely intermingled with the Japanese way of life and continues to be a vital national religion; this book aims to produce such an understanding.
Illustrates the beliefs of Japan's oldest religion, its ceremonies, rituals, and festivals, and its connection with Japannese art, history, Buddhism, and even sumo wrestling.
Looks at the Japanese character and native religions, describes Japan's first contact with the West, and discusses the Christian influence in Japan today.
This comprehensive yet convenient guide to the key terms and names of this tradition will assist researchers, students, and the general reader to gain deeper insight into its nature and workings. Picken identifies the principal historical and mythological names that are central to the Shinto tradition and also demonstrates the relationship of ...
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