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Shinto: the Kami way

By Woodard , William Parsons;Sakamoto , Sadao;Ono , Sokyo

Book information

Publisher
Tuttle Publishing
Year
2011
ISBN
9780804835572, 9781283286350, 1283286351, 9781462900831, 1462900836
Language
english
Format
EPUB
Filesize
5 MB (5169339 bytes)
Pages
141 pages\0
Time added
2020-07-26 19:24:52
BodyMIND & SPIRIT / Spirituality / Paganism & Neo-Paga

Description

Foreword; preface; 1: the kami way; 2: shrines; 3: worship and festivals; 4: political and social characteristics; 5: some spiritual characteristics; index.;Shinto, the indigenous faith of the Japanese people, continues to fascinate and mystify both the casual visitor to Japan and the long-time resident. This introduction unveils Shinto's spiritual characteristics and discusses the architecture and function of Shinto shrines. Further examination of Shinto's lively festivals, worship, music, and sacred regalia illustrates Shinto's influence on all levels of Japanese life. Fifteen photographs, numerous drawings and Dr. Ono's text introduce the reader to two millenia of indigenous Japanese belief in the Kami - the sacred spirits worshipped in Shinto.

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