1. Shintoism Hub Short but upto-date hub about shintoism shintoism, the only religion indigenous to Japan, grew out of the folk myths and beliefs of the primitive find the most informational and up-to-date 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.

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3. Shintoism shintoism. See Art Gallery The essence of shintoism is " kami", the divine spirit found in all things in heaven and earth, mountains and rivers, sun 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"

4. Shintoism Swami Sivananda on shintoism. SITE MAP. SEARCH. GLOSSARY. shintoism. By. Sri Swami Sivananda There is neither much grand philosophy nor complicated ritual in shintoism. Shinto is not a religion adopted by the http://www.sivanandadlshq.org/religions/shintoism.htm

THE DIVINE LIFE SOCIETY HOME TEACHINGS MESSAGES ... GLOSSARY Shintoism By Sri Swami Sivananda Introduction Shinto Theology Shinto Ethics ... Conclusion Introduction Shinto is an all-pervading indefinable way which is quite universal. Shinto or Kaminomichi or the way of the Kami or the Gods is the name of the religion observed by the Japanese from time immemorial. ‘Kami’ means God or deity, or sometimes soul. Shinto implies spontaneous following of the ‘Way of the Gods’. Shinto is not really an ‘ism’. It is only a teaching. It is not a set of verbal theories or concepts. It is the all-pervading way. It is very difficult to translate ‘Shinto’ into English. ‘Shinto’ means ‘The way of the Gods’ or the ‘God-like way’ or ‘The way from the Gods’. There is no proper equivalent for the term ‘Shinto’ in English. Shinto is an all-pervading, indefinable way which is quite universal. Shinto is divided into two classes, viz., the Sectarian Shinto, which is sub-divided into 13 sects; and the Shinto of the national faith of the Japanese, or the State Shinto Religion. A perfect understanding of Shinto will enable one to have proper understanding of the Japanese nation and their culture. There is neither much grand philosophy nor complicated ritual in Shintoism. Shinto is not a religion adopted by the State. It is a religion of the heart. Shinto is a natural and real spiritual force which pervades the life of the Japanese. Shinto is a creative or formative principle of life. The Shinto principle is the background of Japanese culture, code of ethics, fine arts, family and national structure.

5. SHINTOISM shintoism. The above picture shows an archway into a Shinto shrine. This is known as a torii, symbolizing the border between. the human and kami world. shintoism is a Japanese religion that came from http://www.bridgewater.edu/~dhuffman/soc306/I98grp3

SHINTOISM The above picture shows an archway into a Shinto shrine. This is known as a torii, symbolizing the border between the human and kami world. Shintoism is a Japanese religion that came from the indigenous people of the country. Beginning in the late fourth century B.C., it has no founder or doctrine. The beliefs of this religion center on being one with nature. Members of the Shinto belief worship the kami, who include native deities (including emperors and heroes), spirits of nature, and mythical objects. Shintoism is divided into four main forms: Koshitsu, Shuha, Folk, and Jinja. Koshitsu- Shinto standing for the Shinto of the Imperial House. It is a general term for rites that the emperor performs. Shuha- Classified into two categories: Sect and New Sect. Each group has a founder and its own doctrines, which goes against mainstream Shintoism. Folk- Practiced more by commoners; inseparable from the Jinja Shinto Jinja- means shrine; refers to Shinto who worship in shrines, as a community of locals or kin, and perform their activities or rites together; known as the core of Shintoism For more information go to the second web page This web page was created by : Andrew Blount – Sociology Major John Finnerty – Business Major Ross Levesque – Sociology Major Eric Petcher – Business Major April Smith – Sociology Major

6. URI Kids :: World Religions Short introduction to the beliefs and rituals of this ancient religion from Japan. http://www.uri.org/kids/other_shin.htm

s Shintoism What does Shinto mean? What do its followers believe? Shinto means the way of the gods. Shintoism is an Ancient religion of Japan. It started at least as long ago as 1000 B.C.E. but is still practiced today by at least five million people. The followers of Shintoism believe that spiritual powers exist in the natural world. They believe that "spirits" called kami live in natural places such as in animals, plants, stones, mountains, rivers, people and even the dead. Where do Shinto followers worship? Shinto places of worship are called shrines and are usually found in beautiful natural settings. The shrine contains an Inner Hall which is only entered by Shinto priests since it is believed kami are present. Shinto priests can be either male or female. Purity is important to Shinto followers and therefore they rinse their mouths and wash their hands and hang up wooden tablets with prayers on them before entering the prayer hall. Once inside, the kami is summoned with a bell and offered rice or money. After which the worshiper bows twice and claps twice to welcome the kami then bows again. Shinto shrines are marked by a special archway called a torii. This archway is believed to separate the sacred world of the shrine from the world outside. There are about 80,000 shrines all over Japan. Each shrine has a yearly festival in which people pay their respects to the kami and celebrate with food and drink.

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SHINTOISM FOUNDED: Shintoism began around 2,500-3,000 years ago. FOUNDER: Each of the thirteen ancient sects has its own founder. SCRIPTURES: Kokiji (Record of Ancient Things), Nikong , (Chronicles of Japan), a later work, Yengishiki (Institutes of the period of Yengi), and the Collections of 10,000 Leaves are the primary works, but are not regarded as revealed scripture. ADHERENTS: Estimated at 30 million, mostly in Japan. A large majority are also Buddhists. SYNOPSIS The Shintoist's ardent love of the motherland has found unique expression in the loyalty and devotion of the Japanese people to their state institutions. Keyword Search This form searches the Allfaiths Press website. Terms for which to Search:

8. Shintoism, Shinto Several articles on the Japanese religion of Shinto or shintoism. A source of information for deeper understanding of religious subjects. shintoism was the primitive religion of Japan before the http://mb-soft.com/believe/txo/shintois.htm

Shintoism, Shinto General Information Shintoism was the primitive religion of Japan before the coming of Buddhism, which is currently the main religion of Japan. Shintoism is a very simple religion. It gives only one command, the necessity of being loyal to one's ancestors. Its early aspects were naturalistic, which included spiritism, totemism, nature worship, and a crude sort of monotheism. Early Japanese worshipped the sun, thunder, earth, volcanoes, tigers, serpents, trees, shrubs, vines, etc. and even stones. A later stage is more intellectual and ethically oriented. The only deity actually recognized in higher Shintoism is the spiritualized human mind. For the masses, Shintoism has about 800,000 gods, mostly the deified heroes of the Japanese. The chief god is Amaterasu, the Sun God, from whom the Imperial Family of Japan traces its roots. BELIEVE Religious Information Source web-site Our List of 1,000 Religious Subjects E-mail Shintoism General Information A linguistic definition of Shinto is somewhat anathema to Shinto. But anyway, Shinto is awash with idols. There is (almost) no god that you cannot point to. Shinto approves of the representation of God in the material. Having said that, in Shinto thought too there is an insistence that God is spiritual: the kami is the power in the mountain, the tree, the sun and not these objects themselves. But Shinto is extremely "idol tolerant". Conversely, Shinto is I believe, very logo-clastic, it believes that God can not and

9. Shintoism - All Things Spiritual Directory Searchable Directory of shintoism Websites. entire directory. only 'shintoism' Search Tips. Whole word search Case sensitive search An introduction to Interi shintoism. It includes various topics of importance to the person http://www.allspiritual.com/Shintoism.php3

entire directory only 'Shintoism' Search Tips Whole word search Case sensitive search Add Site Advertise Search Help Contact Us Buy books and more on " " now and save! Path: Home / Shintoism Shintoism Shinto Commentaries Shinto Organizations All Spiritual Discussions - Exchange knowledge with others in our spiritual/religious forums. Create new discussion topics, ask questions you've always wanted answered, or provide assistance to others with your own insights. Basic Terms of Shinto - Searchable booklet from Kokugakuin University. Cyber Shrine - Photos of shrines. - A site from Jinja Online Network League. 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. Religious Studies - Shinto and Japanese New Religions-Resources on Shinto and Shintoism for Religious Studies Shinto and Buddhism - The wellsprings of Japanese spirituality. Shinto the Way of the Gods Soka Gakkai - Introduces the history and activities of the organization including what's new, peace proposals and feature articles on social issues.

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11. Shinto Homepage An introduction to Interi shintoism. It includes various topics of importance to the person seeking an understanding life and death. http://www.geocities.com/Athens/8871/

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12. SHINTO The Canadian Census (1991) recorded only 445 in Canada. Essentially all followers of Shinto are Japanese. It is difficult for a foreigner to embrace shintoism. http://www.religioustolerance.org/shinto.htm

SHINTO Click below to visit our sponsors. 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." Its name was derived from the Chinese words " shin tao " ( "The Way of the Gods" ) in the 8th Century CE. At that time: The Yamato dynasty consolidated its rule over most of Japan. Divine origins were ascribed to the imperial family. Shinto established itself as an official religion of Japan, along with Buddhism The complete separation of Japanese religion from politics did not occur until just after World War II. The Emperor was forced by the American army to renounce his divinity at that time. Unlike most other religions, Shinto has no real founder, no written scriptures, no body of religious law, and only a very loosely-organized priesthood. Shinto beliefs: Shinto creation stories tell of the history and lives of the "Kami" (deities). Among them was a divine couple, Izanagi-no-mikoto and Izanami-no-mikoto, who gave birth to the Japanese islands. Their children became the deities of the various Japanese clans. Amaterasu Omikami (Sun Goddess) was one of their daughters. She is the ancestress of the Imperial Family and is regarded as the chief deity. Her shrine is at Ise. Her descendants unified the country. Her brother, Susano came down from heaven and roamed throughout the earth. He is famous for killing a great evil serpent.

13. Clan Of The Cauldron A teaching order of Numenism, a tradition based on Roman shintoism with a strong emphasis on teaching and learning. http://members.aol.com/nodigio/ClanoftheCauldron.html

Clan of the Cauldron Welcome To the Online Home of Clan of the Cauldron. This is where you can come to find out about Numenist events, schedules, classes, rants, and so forth. Clan of the Cauldron (CotC) is a teaching order of Numenism, sponsoring two Houses. This is, of course, the opening page, the table of contents to what we offer. Please feel free to peruse this entire site. It is here as our gift to the Internet Community of Pagans. If you wish to ask questions of us, you may do so by sending email to: Clan of the Cauldron We are no longer offering on line classes, as we have discovered in the past 4 years that it isn't satisfying to us or our Celebrants. The amount of good the Celebrant receives isn't even near the level we wish them to have. The basic first year information, however, will remain up and available for those who wish or need to use it. Please do give us credit for the information if you choose to use it in your own classes. Do not post it on your own web site, however, feel free to link with us. Clergy Information: Those who wish to speak with other clergy of various Paths and Traditions may do so by joining the Pagan Clergy Emailing List at Yahoo groups. For those who want or need clergy support, please join us at

14. Shintoism Shinto. Shinto is the native religion in Japan with its roots stretching back to 500 BC, and is a polytheistic one venerating almost http://www.asahi-net.or.jp/~QM9T-KNDU/shintoism.htm

Shinto The Japanese mythology relates that there was the goddess of the sun and the ruler of the heaven named Amaterasu Amaterasu peeked out from behind a jumbo rock blocking the cave's entrance. The dancing goddess held up a mirror and said, "We are dancing to celebrate for a new goddess." Amaterasu came out to see the new goddess, but what she saw was her own reflection. A powerful god grabbed her out and told never to hide again. Amaterasu . Though not often referred to today, the Japanese calendar year starts from 660 B.C., the year of his accession. The reigning emperors were considered to be the direct descendant of the Sun Goddess and revered as a living god at one time or another. When the Pacific War was imminent in 1940, the fascist government was boasting it was the year of 2600 to exalt the national prestige, and it even made a song cerebrating the 2600th year. Entering the medieval ages, emperors and Shinto lost the reigning power and the nation was gradually controlled by the military rulers. The process of blending Buddhism with Shinto progressed, and in the Heian Period (794-1185) Shinto deities came to be recognized as incarnation of the Lord Buddha. The case in point was emerging of the syncretic school that combined Shinto with the teachings of the Shingon sect Buddhism. The basis of the school's belief was that Shinto deities were manifestation of Buddha divinities. Most important was the identification of the Sun Goddess Amaterasu

15. Shintoism of kami in the following manner shintoism displayed, and still displays, a powerful sense of the sungoddess, the chief deity worshipped in shintoism. Bushido Code-Literally, "the http://www.greatcom.org/resources/handbook_of_todays_religions/03chap06

Handbook of Today's Religions Shintoism Home What is a Cult? The Characteristics of Cults The Beliefs of Orthodox Christianity ... Print this page Shinto, the national religion of Japan, is one of the oldest of all the world's religions. It is unlike other religions inasmuch as it is basically not a system of beliefs. It has been variously defined. John B. Noss' definition states: It is basically a reverent loyalty to familiar ways of life and familiar places... it is true to say that for the masses in Japan love of country, as in other lands, is a matter of the heart first, and of doctrinal substance second (John B. Noss, Man's Religions, New York: MacMillan Company, 1969, p. 316). Clark B. Offner defines Shinto in the following manner: Shinto denotes "the traditional religious practices which originated in Japan and developed mainly among the Japanese people along with the underlying life attitudes and ideology which support such practices." Various implications can immediately be derived from this statement of a modern Shinto scholar. First, Shinto does not refer to an organized, clearly-defined body of doctrine nor to a unified, systematized code of behaviour. The origins of Shinto are lost in the hazy mists enshrouding the ancient period of Japanese history, but from the time the Japanese people became conscious of their own cultural character and traditions, the practices, attitudes and ideology that eventually developed into the Shinto of today were already included within them (Clark B. Offner, in The World's Religions, Sir Norman Anderson, ed., Grand Rapids: William B. Eerdmans Publishing Company, 1976, p. 190).

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17. Religious Movements Homepage: Shintoism This shintoism Page is your gateway to accessing comprehensive web based as well as print resources about the Shintoists. I. Group Profile. Name shintoism. http://religiousmovements.lib.virginia.edu/nrms/shinto.html

Shintoism Profile History Beliefs Links ... References I. Group Profile Name: Shintoism Founder: Shintoism does not have a founder, but it is rooted in ancient Japanese mythology and history. This history was orally transmitted between generations of Japanese people prior to the introduction of Buddhism in the sixth century A.D. Date of Birth: DNA Birth Place: DNA Year Founded: There is no exact date as to when Shintoism was founded, for it encompasses rituals and customs that began in Japan during ancient times. However, the introduction of Buddhism and Confucianism to Japan in 552 A.D. prompted the adoption of the term "Shinto" to differentiate the religious history of Japan. Sacred or Revered Texts: Kojiki (Records of Ancient Matters): 712 A.D. Nihongi or Nihon Shoki (Chronicles of Japan): 720 A.D. Engishiki or Yengishiki (Procedures of the Engi Era): 927 A.D. The Kojiki and Nihongi texts are not actually "sacred" by the traditional, religious definition. In other words, they are not comparable to the Bible for Christianity or the Torah for Judaism. However, they are useful to the Shinto religion because they contain the first comprehensive writings on the history of Japan and Japanese mythology, wherein Shintoism has its roots. The most significant myth to the Shinto religion is the creation myth, which is described in the beliefs section below. The volumes of the Engishiki provide details of codes, national rites, and ancient prayers (norito).

18. TeenOutReach.com Pesonal Beliefs:  Shinto Search About.com. Teen Advice Site. What is shintoism? Resources. shintoism. ALLFaiths Press®shintoism Some basic facts about shintoism. http://www.teenoutreach.com/beliefs/shinto/

TeenOutReach.com Location Bar: Home Personal Beliefs Shinto Contents Christianity Islam Judaism Budhism ... Promoting Cross Religions and Cultural Understanding Search About.com Teen Advice Site About.com What is Shintoism? One of the major feature of Japanese religious life is the way in which man, gods, and nature are closely interrelated on the same plane. The term god can mean kami, Buddhist divinities, or even souls of the dead. Nature stands for not only an objective and inert collection of substance, but 'the sacred rhythm of the cosmos as a living unity'. 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. Buddhism's openness to the natural world later was developed into a return to Nature by the Zen sect. Shinto Kami The Shinto's worship of Nature is most significantly evident in its earliest stage. In this stage, Shinto reveals an aspect of low nature religion, bearing a crude view of the world and life in animism, or animatism. The latter is a common belief among ancient cultures, in which they regard everything in Nature as animated, sentient beings like themselves. Some of the old Shinto texts tell that trees, herb, and even rocks are all endowed with the power of speech.

19. Shintoism Ninian Smart elaborates upon the idea of kami in the following manner shintoism displayed, and still displays, a powerful sense of the presence of gods and http://www.greatcom.org/resources/handbook_of_todays_religions/03chap06/default.

Handbook of Today's Religions Shintoism Home What is a Cult? The Characteristics of Cults The Beliefs of Orthodox Christianity ... Print this page Shinto, the national religion of Japan, is one of the oldest of all the world's religions. It is unlike other religions inasmuch as it is basically not a system of beliefs. It has been variously defined. John B. Noss' definition states: It is basically a reverent loyalty to familiar ways of life and familiar places... it is true to say that for the masses in Japan love of country, as in other lands, is a matter of the heart first, and of doctrinal substance second (John B. Noss, Man's Religions, New York: MacMillan Company, 1969, p. 316). Clark B. Offner defines Shinto in the following manner: Shinto denotes "the traditional religious practices which originated in Japan and developed mainly among the Japanese people along with the underlying life attitudes and ideology which support such practices." Various implications can immediately be derived from this statement of a modern Shinto scholar. First, Shinto does not refer to an organized, clearly-defined body of doctrine nor to a unified, systematized code of behaviour. The origins of Shinto are lost in the hazy mists enshrouding the ancient period of Japanese history, but from the time the Japanese people became conscious of their own cultural character and traditions, the practices, attitudes and ideology that eventually developed into the Shinto of today were already included within them (Clark B. Offner, in The World's Religions, Sir Norman Anderson, ed., Grand Rapids: William B. Eerdmans Publishing Company, 1976, p. 190).

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