81. World Religions: Shinto Families of Religions shinto No deity. shinto moved through a time of state religion. Today the emphasis is on local, nature based religious observance. http://www.interfaithcalendar.org/Shinto.htm

Families of Religions Shinto No deity Beginning in the clans and families of historic Japan, seasonal agricultural rites were celebrated. Spirits or kami residing in natural things provided a pervasive spiritual atmosphere. Shinto moved through a time of state religion. Today the emphasis is on local, nature based religious observance. Shrines host ritual observances, rites of passage, and festivals. Every shrine has at least one torii - a special gateway. It signifies the boundary between the secular world and the sacred. Purification rituals grow out of a concern over continuity, balance and purity in life. Links: Guide to Japan Shrines An introduction to present day religion in Japan Update 10-5-03 Return to Families of Religions Home Page Return to Interfaith Calendar

82. Kami As seen in shinto mythology, the kami express their sacredness and power through their embodiment in Nature, such as the sun, moon, wind, trees, rivers, and mountains. Both kami and man are defined in relation to Nature or as a part of Nature. http://home.netvigator.com/~dbsi/webdoc/kami.html

83. BBC - Religion & Ethics - Shinto Beliefs shinto Beliefs. Statue of the dragon spirit. shinto does not split the universe into a natural physical world and a supernatural transcendent world. http://www.bbc.co.uk/religion/religions/shinto/beliefs/

@import url('/includes/tbenh.css') ; Home TV Radio Talk ... A-Z Index SATURDAY 12th June 2004 Text only BBC Homepage Religions Shinto ... Help Like this page? Send it to a friend! Shinto Page 1 of 6 Printable version of this page The Universe No Supernatural World Statue of the dragon spirit Shinto does not split the universe into a natural physical world and a supernatural transcendent world. It regards everything as part of a single unified creation. Shinto also does not make the Western division between body and spirit - even spirit beings exist in the same world as human beings. Visible and Invisible Worlds Shinto does distinguish between the visible world (kenkai) and the invisible world (yukai), but the invisible world is regarded as in some way an extension of the everyday world, and not a separate realm. Kami Shinto is based on belief in, and worship of

84. BBC - Religion & Ethics - Shinto The essentials. shinto has no known founder or single sacred scripture. shinto is wholly devoted to life in this world and emphasises man s essential goodness. http://www.bbc.co.uk/religion/religions/shinto/

@import url('/includes/tbenh.css') ; Home TV Radio Talk ... A-Z Index SATURDAY 12th June 2004 Text only BBC Homepage Religions Shinto ... Help Like this page? Send it to a friend! The essentials Shinto has no known founder or single sacred scripture. Shinto is wholly devoted to life in this world and emphasises man's essential goodness. The basics Introduction Subdivisions Worship Features History Beliefs Holy days Features Rites of Life The Shichigosan festival takes place on the 15 November every year and is named after the ages of the children taking part Shinto shrines Every village, town or district in Japan has its own Shinto shrine, dedicated to the local kami. A-Z of world religions Choose Atheism Baha'i Buddhism Christianity Hinduism Islam Jainism Judaism Mormon Paganism Shinto Sikhism Unitarianism Have your say Newsletter Living Related Links BBCi BBCi Health - Japanese Medicine BBCi Holiday - Japan Non-BBC Basic Terms of Shinto Contemporary papers on Japanese religion The BBC is not responsible for the content of external websites

85. Shintoism Hub Collection of links to shinto resources. http://www.knowdeep.org/shintoism

Shintoism, the only religion indigenous to Japan, grew out of the folk myths and beliefs of the primitive Japanese people. In this hub site, you will find the most informational and up-to-date links about Shintoism. The Geography of Shintoism - by Timothy C. Pitts, Assistant Professor of Geography at Morehead State University. Vocabulary of Shintoism - from Family Bible / Etz Echad Ministries. Religious Movements Homepage: Shintoism - by Stacy Buko , New Religious Movements Fall Term, 2000 University of Virginia. Shintoism - by Sri Swami Sivananda. An Introduction to Shinto - by Dr. Meredith Sprunger. Shintoism - by Dr. David C. Huffman, Associate Professor of Economics. RelNotes: Shintoism - by University at Albany. Shinto: The Way of the Gods - by N. Alice Yamada, Trincoll Journal. Shintoism - offers brief information. - written by Paul Watt for the Asia Society's Focus on Asian Studies. Shintoism (Cherry Extract) - by Michael W. Davidson and The Florida State University. Foundation Day or Freedom of Faith Day? - by Stewart E. Lauer, a member of the Orthodox Presbyterian Japan Mission. Shintoism by Factmonster Basic Terms of Shinto - from Institute for Japanese Culture and Classics, Kokugakuin University.

86. Shintoism shinto means way of the gods ( kami no michi ), and it is a cosmic religion , that finds in the beauty and symmetry of nature manifestations of the gods. http://religion-cults.com/Eastern/Shintoism/shinto.htm

SHINTOISM See Art Gallery Founded in 660 BC, was Japan's state religion until 1945. "Shinto" means "way of the gods" ("kami no michi"), and it is a "cosmic religion", that finds in the beauty and symmetry of nature manifestations of the gods. - The essence of Shintoism is "kami" the divine spirit found in all things in heaven and earth, mountains and rivers, sun and moon, plants, animals, and human beings... and very specially at Mount Fuji, the cherry blossoms, bonsai trees, formal gardens, and the Sakaki (the holy tree). - Every Shintoist would be very happy to be a "Franciscan" , loving brother sun, sister mountain, brother dog, sister flower, brother neighbor... - Shinto accepts the material world as good, while Buddhism view the world as evil, yet both religions are practiced in Japan... and often at the same time: They celebrate weddings in Shinto "shrines", and funerals in Buddhist "temples". - The main deity is "goddess Amaterasu"

87. Shinto http://philtar.ucsm.ac.uk/encyclopedia/shinto/

88. Kami No Michi Table Of Contents Online book on the life and thought of a shinto priest, by Guji Yukitaka Yamamoto. http://www.csuchico.edu/~georgew/tsa/Kami_no_Michi_ToC.html

KAMI NO MICHI The Way of the Kami The Life And Thought Of A Shinto Priest by Guji Yukitaka Yamamoto Table of Contents Introduction by Dr. Stuart D. B. Picken Preface by the Rev. Yukitaka Yamamoto 1. Childhood and Youth: The Formative Years 2. The Pacific War: Scenes of Suffering and Portents of Peace ... 10. Shinto and Human Life Appendices Tour of Tsubaki Grand Shrine The Shinto Calendar and Shrine Festivals Spiritual Exercises Glossary of Useful Terms ... Email Rev. Yukihiko Tsumura, Stockton

89. Eguchi Shinto's Home Page Welcome to. shinto Eguchi s Home page. English page. Japanese page. Links. http://www.ism.ac.jp/~eguchi/

Welcome to S. EGUCHI's home page English page Japanese page links Welcome to S. EGUCHI's home page English page Japanese page links

90. Shinto 1 http://www.csupomona.edu/~plin/ews430/shinto1.html

91. MSN Encarta - Shinto Encyclopedia Article, from, Encarta, Advertisement. shinto. III, Contemporary shinto. Print Preview of Section. Advertisement. Before 1946 http://encarta.msn.com/encyclopedia_761560532/Shinto.html

MSN Home My MSN Hotmail Shopping ... Money Web Search: logoImg('http://sc.msn.com'); Encarta Subscriber Sign In Help Home ... Upgrade to Encarta Premium Search Encarta Tasks Find in this article Print Preview Send us feedback Related Items religion in Japan see also Buddhism more... Magazines Search the Encarta Magazine Center for magazine and news articles about this topic Further Reading Editors' Picks Shinto News Search MSNBC for news about Shinto Internet Search Search Encarta about Shinto Search MSN for Web sites about Shinto Also on Encarta Encarta guide: The Reagan legacy Compare top online degrees Proud papas: Famous dads with famous kids Also on MSN Father's Day present ideas on MSN Shopping Breaking news on MSNBC Switch to MSN in 3 easy steps Our Partners Capella University: Online degrees LearnitToday: Computer courses CollegeBound Network: ReadySetGo Kaplan Test Prep and Admissions Encyclopedia Article from Encarta Advertisement Shinto Article Outline Introduction Early History Contemporary Shinto I Introduction Print Preview of Section Shinto (Japanese, “the way of the gods”), Japanese cult and religion, originating in prehistoric times, and occupying an important national position for long periods in the history of Japan, particularly in recent times. During its early period, the body of religious belief and practice called Shinto was without a name and had no fixed dogma, moral precepts, or sacred writings. Worship centered on a vast pantheon of spirits, or

92. Shinto shinto. Brief History of shinto. shinto is an ancient Japanese religion. shinto Beliefs. Most Japanese citizens follow two religions both shinto and Buddhism. http://www.chaplaincare.navy.mil/Shinto.htm

Shinto Brief History of Shinto Shinto is an ancient Japanese religion. Starting about 500 BCE (or earlier) it was originally "an amorphous mix of nature worship, fertility cults, divination techniques, hero worship, and shamanism." (4) Its name was derived from the Chinese words "shin tao" (The Way of the Gods) in the 8th Century CE. At that time: Members of the Yamato tribe became the ceremonial leaders in Japan. Divine origins were ascribed to the imperial family. Shinto became the official religion of Japan. The separation of Japanese religion from politics did not occur until just after World War II. "Shinto has no real founder, no written scriptures, no body of religious law, and only a very loosely-organized priesthood." Shinto Beliefs Most Japanese citizens follow two religions: both Shinto and Buddhism . Buddhism first arrived in Japan from Korea and China during the 8th century CE. The two religions share a basic optimism about human nature, and for the world. Within Shinto, the Buddha was viewed as another "Kami"

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94. Shinto shinto. shinto is Japan s native religion. Reflecting the unexclusive nature of the religion, most Japanese profess to believe in shinto as well as Buddhism. http://hkuhist2.hku.hk/nakasendo/shinto.htm

Shinto Shinto is Japan's native religion . It is often called 'The Way of the Gods' because it is written with two Chinese characters which can be so translated. Shinto often seems to be a confusing amalgam of beliefs because it combines a huge variety of local traditions with a more tightly defined body of beliefs important to the theoretical underpinnings of the ancient Japanese state in the Nara and Heian periods ( 710-794 and 794-1185 ) and again under the Meiji state and constitution (1868-1945). Reflecting the unexclusive nature of the religion, most Japanese profess to believe in Shinto as well as Buddhism The earliest books about Shinto were the Kojiki and the Nihon shoki which were compilations of beliefs, stories of the gods, and political histories composed to entrench the imperial family at the top of the religious and political communities. Amaterasu Omikami or the Sun Goddess, the imperial family's ancestor and goddess, was placed at the head of the Shinto pantheon, reflecting the emperor's superior political position. This systematization of Shinto was caused in part by the intrusion of Buddhism, Taoism and Confucianism into Japan: these Chinese systems imparted some beliefs and logic to Shinto at the same time that they threatened to overwhelm it.

95. GODS Of Japan - Photo Dictionary Of Japanese Buddhist & Shinto Deities Click here for Copyright / Usage Policies. http://www.onmarkproductions.com/html/buddhism.shtml

Click here for Deities Top Menu Onmark Homepage BUDDHISM Deity Classification Family Tree Nyorai Group Bosatsu Group Myo-o Group ... Terminology A to Z 4 Celestial Emblems 4 Heavenly Kings 5 Tathagata 5 Wisdom Kings ... Zen Art Tour Buddhist Art Mailing List Enter Your Email TOP MENU IN JAPANESE ART (Online since 1995) Last Update: May 4, 2004 This photo library and dictionary is a labor of love. After moving to Kamakura in 1993, I became intrigued by the many deities and faces of Japanese Buddhism and Shintoism. There are over 100 temples and shrines near my home, many dating from the 8th to 13th centuries, many open to the public. There are now 1,000+ photos in this library, ranging from the treasures of Kamakura to those of Nara, Kyoto, and elsewhere in Japan. Updates are irregular, but I typically post new information once each month. Any factual mistakes or omissions are my responsibility. If you discover any, please contact me directly . If you wish to be automatically notified when updates or new deities are added to this site, please join my mailing list. What's New Since May 2004 Arakan / Arhat / Rakan Hachiman / Hachimangu Shijin/Shishin (Celestial Emblems) Planned Additions: Buddhism Timeline in Japan Japanese Sects and Sutras Demons and Ghosts Judges of Hell (Enma, et. al.)

96. Photo Dictionary Of Japanese Shinto Deities Japanese shinto Photo Dictionary shinto Deities, Shrine Guide, and Basic Concepts. Many shinto deities in Japan have taken on Buddhist attributes. http://www.onmarkproductions.com/html/shinto.shtml

Click here for Deities Top Menu Onmark Homepage BUDDHISM Deity Classification Family Tree Nyorai Group Bosatsu Group Myo-o Group ... Terminology A to Z 4 Celestial Emblems 4 Heavenly Kings 5 Tathagata 5 Wisdom Kings ... Zen Art Tour SHINTO - THE WAY OF THE GODS Native Animistic Folk Religion of Japan Shrine = Shinto Temple = Buddhism Belief in spirits who can bring both good and evil. Belief that all natural objects are inhabited by spirits ( kami The modern community-based folk religion of Japan. Many Shinto deities in Japan have taken on Buddhist attributes. Many Buddhist deities in Japan have taken on Shinto attributes. Click any image to learn about that Shinto deity SHINTO DEITIES Dragon Ebisu Hachiman Henge ... Shrine Guide Includes shrine types, and sect classifications Spirits, sacred incantations, and superstitions are the specialties of Shinto shrines, while sculpture is the forte of Buddhist temples. The lover of sculpture is therefore advised to plan accordingly. The main Shinto rites and festivals are for celebrating the New Year, child birth, coming of age, planting and havest, weddings, and groundbreaking ceremonies for new buildings. Death, funerals, and graveyards involve Buddhist rituals, not Shinto. Unlike Buddhism, whose deities are generally genderless or male, the Shinto tradition has long revered the female element. The emperor of Japan, even today, claims direct decent from

97. Greeting Cards And Digital Postcards - All-Yours Greeting Cards AllYours Greeting Cards provided as a free service by All-Yours Internet Solutions, Step 1 Select a Picture, shinto click on the image to select a card. http://www.all-yours.net/program/thumbs.ar?gal=shinto1

98. Shinto De Tervuerense Herder Hoi, ik ben de Tervuerense Herder, shinto. Op deze website kun je alles over mij lezen, maar ook het één en ander over het ras Tervuerense Herder . http://home.wanadoo.nl/rh.craghs/

Hoi, ik ben de Tervuerense Herder, Shinto. Op deze website kun je alles over mij lezen, maar ook het één en ander over het ras 'Tervuerense Herder'. Veel plezier This site is a member of WebRing. To browse visit here Schrijven Lezen

99. Shinto And Its Festivals By Denny Sargent shinto and Its Festivals by Denny Sargent. Cover Page Part One The Festivals of shinto Chapter 1, Shogatsu, New Year s Day. Chapter 2, Setsubin, Welcoming Spring. http://www.thelema.net/hml/00Shinto/contents.html

Shinto and Its Festivals by Denny Sargent Cover Page Preface Introduction: Religion and Ritual in Japan Part One: The Festivals of Shinto Chapter 1 Shogatsu New Year's Day Chapter 2 Setsubin Welcoming Spring Chapter 3 Shichi-Go-San Children's Coming of Age Chapter 4 Hina Matsuri Girls' Day Chapter 5 Hana Matsuri and Ohanami Celebrating Buddha and Blossom Viewing Chapter 6 Tango-no-sekku Boys' Day Chapter 7 Tanabata The Star Festival Chapter 8 Obon The Festival of the Dead Chapter 9 Tsukimi Autumn Moon Chapter 10 Omisoka Ringing out the Old Part Two: More Festivals, Creatures, Charms and Goddesses Chapter 11 Kanamara Matsuri A Japanese Fertility Festival Chapter 12 Tenjin-Sana Bullfinches Chapter 13 Omamori Japanese Amulets Chapter 14 Japanes Magical Creatures Monsters, Spirits and Kami Chapter 15 Daigoku Spirit of Japanese Wealth Chapter 16 Goddesses of Japan Chapter 17 The Mother Moves in Mysterious Ways ... Ye Olde Goat's Shoppe

100. SHINTO - THE WAY OF THE GODS shinto THE WAY OF THE GODS. This is the basic religion of Japan which celebrates life. shinto provides the Japanese creation myth but no afterlife. http://cla.calpoly.edu/~bmori/syll/Hum310japan/Shinto.html

SHINTO - THE WAY OF THE GODS This is the basic religion of Japan which celebrates life. It is focused on the kami or sense of the sacred. It is the essesnce or soul of anything that inspires awe.The universe depicted is amoral and indifferent. Virtue is not necessarily rewarded nor is evil always punished. Shinto provides the Japanese creation myth but no afterlife. Death is the end. Shinto has no moral code. Society provides through its etiquette the moral code which is partly based on ideas introduced from Confucian philosophy. Morality is a human, social concept. Shinto is a community based religion. The community may include all Japanese or those who live in a specific area or individuals who respond to a particular kami The priesthood is focused around the rituals of shrine ( jinja ) worship and maintaining Shinto practice. They may on occasion serve as counselors but their main obligations are service to the rituals of the shrine and kami The shrines are territories marked by the presence of gates: torii and shimenawa or wrapped straw and paper. The gates are of various sizes and are usually painted red. Shrines may be dedicated to a specific deity but may also include various

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