41. Shinto: An Introduction An Introduction to shinto Dr. Meredith Sprunger. Basic beliefs of shintoismare described as well as a brief outline of present day shinto. http://www.ubfellowship.org/archive/readers/601_shinto.htm

Site Index E-mail us Religious Issues Archive An Introduction to Shinto Dr. Meredith Sprunger This document contains a brief introduction to Shinto and a description of its influence in shaping Buddhism in Japan. Basic beliefs of Shintoism are described as well as a brief outline of present day Shinto. Related Documents in this archive: The Social Problems of Religion Religion in Human Experience The Urantia Book's synopsis of Shinto VII. SHINTO The Religion of Nature Worship, Emperor Worship, and Purity Shinto (the way of the gods), traditionally dating back to 660 B. C., is a loosely organized religion of the Japanese people embracing a wide variety of beliefs and practices. In its most basic sense Shinto is a religious form of Japanese patriotism. The mythology of Shintoism teaches that Japan and the Japanese people were brought into being by special divine creation and that their emperors were literally descendants of the Sun Goddess. In Japan a person may in good conscience be a Buddhist, a Confucian, and a member of a Shinto sect at the same time. Today (1982) Shintoism reports 57,154,200 members. The two most important sacred books of Shintoism are the Kojiki (Chronicles of Ancient Events) and the Nihongi (Chronicles of Japan). The Kojiki mythology reports that in the beginning were the kami (gods, mana, occult force). Two of these primeval kami or deities were Izanagi (male-who-invites) and Izanami (female who-invites). After giving birth to the land of Japan they produced many other kami.

42. La Lírica Japonesa Y Jorge Luis Borges - Universidad Del Salvador - USAL - Arge Art­culo de Graciela Puente de la Universidad del Salvador, contiene las caracter­sticas del shinto; su fundamentaci³n en el sinto­smo y en el tao­smo; su influencia en el poema «shinto» de Jorge Luis Borges. http://www.salvador.edu.ar/ua1-7-gramma-01-02-09.htm

GRAMMA Virtual Publicación de la Facultad de Historia y Letras de la Universidad del Salvador Año I Nº 2 Diciembre 2000 La lírica japonesa y Jorge Luis Borges Doctora Graciela Susana Puente 1. Las características del shinto; su fundamentación en el sintoísmo y en el taoísmo. Su influencia en el poema «Shinto» de Jorge Luis Borges Los registros más arcanos de la lírica japonesa son los cantos de tradición oral y los textos que se nuclean en el shinto. Es ésta una voz china que significa «camino de los dioses» de la cual deriva sintoísmo, religión primitiva del Japón, basada en el politeísmo dentro de la naturaleza (y vivificada por la gratitud de sus dones) y en el culto de sus ancestros. Dos obras son receptoras configurativas de los mitos sintoístas: el Nihongi y el Kojim , que incluyen oraciones rituales, baladas y leyendas míticas. El sintoísmo está influido por el taoísmo chino, doctrina teológica milenaria, cuyas originarias enseñanzas se remontan a la época de Lao-Tsé. El taoísmo ofrece dos aspectos dogmáticos: el científico, según el cual, un primer principio, concentrado e inactivo, el Tao, al mutarse en acto produjo el cielo, la tierra, y el aire, primordialidades de las que han derivado los entes y los seres. El Tao todo lo informa y ocupa; no piensa, pero sobre él se medita; no desea, pero es el principio organizador legal; es la fuente de emanación del destino personal; en cada ser se contiene el ánima indivisa y participante del principio universal. Según el ideologema pragmático, propone el taoísmo que el hombre ha de meditar según sus mayores posibilidades, dentro del tiempo concedido de existencia, para lograr que su encarnadura sea una vivencia hasta el término de vida. De esta postulación deriva el culto taoísta por la higiene, el régimen, la continencia.

43. Early Shinto Japan Glossary, thought and philosophy of the Tokugawa period in Japan(16001868), nothing says Japan like the shinto religion. http://www.wsu.edu:8000/~dee/GLOSSARY/SHINTO.HTM

thought and philosophy of the Tokugawa period in Japan (1600-1868), nothing says "Japan" like the Shinto religion. The Tokugawa "Enlightenment" inspired a group of thinkers who studied what they called kokugaku , which can be roughly translated "nativism," "Japanese Studies," or "Native Studies." Kokugaku was no dry as dust academic discipline as the term "Japanese Studies" seems to imply; it was a concerted philosophical, literary and academic effort to recover the essential "Japanese character" as it existed before the early influences of foreigners, especially the Chinese, "corrupted" Japanese culture. Recovering the essential Japanese character meant in the end distinguishing what is Japanese from what is not and purging from the Japanese culture various foreign influences including Confucianism (Chinese), Taoism (Chinese), Buddhism (Indian and Chinese), and Christianity (Western European). The kokugakushu ("nativists") focussed most of their efforts on recovering the Shinto religion, the native Japanese religion, from fragmentary texts and isolated and unrelated popular religious practices. shen : "spiritual power, divinity";

44. Shintoismus Kurze Erkl¤rung des shinto mit Zeittafel. http://www.imber.li/religion/shintoismus_naturreligion.htm

Shintoismus - Natur- und Ahnenverehrung Shintoismus (japanisch "shinto": Weg der Götter) ist eine Naturreligion. Natur- und Ahnenverehrung bilden das Fundament. Ein theologisches System wurde nicht geschaffen. Es existiert auch keine von Gott geoffenbarte Schrift. Strenge Normen (Pflichterfüllung, Ehrlichkeit und Selbstbeherrschung) bestimmen noch heute Wertvorstellungen und Verhaltensstrukturen der japanischen Gesellschaft. Der Shintoismus vertritt einen Weltentstehungsmythos, und jeder, der sich zu diesem Mythos bekennt ist ein Shintoist. Im Shintoismus ist alles beseelt, alles wird als Sitz von Göttern angenommen. Deshalb existieren Millionen von Schreinen, an denen die eine oder andere Gottheit verehrt wird. Es werden drei Richtungen des Shintoismus unterschieden: - Schrein-Shintoismus: Verehrung von Göttern an eben diesen - Volks-Shintoismus: Leben nach den Regeln des Shintoismus - Sekten-Shintoismus: ab dem 19. Jh. starke Vermischung mit anderen Religionen Noch heute hat der Shintoismus einen festen Platz in der japanischen Gesellschaft. Bei fast allen öffentlichen Veranstaltungen werden entsprechende Zeremonien durchgeführt. Zeittafel Shintoismus -300 bis -100 Yayoizeit in Japan: Entstehen des Shintoismus 500 ca.

45. Shinto shinto. shinto is Japan's native religion. Reflecting the unexclusive nature of thereligion, 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.

46. The Sword Of Heaven: A Five Continent Odyssey To Save The World The author takes readers along on his personal journey toward world peace, providing an insider's view of sacred shinto ceremonies. http://travelerstales.com/catalog/sword/

The Sword of Heaven A Five Continent Odyssey to Save the World By Mikkel Aaland September 1999 1-885211-44-9, Order Number: 449 280 pages, $24.00 Hardcover How to Order Add this item to Shopping Cart Full Description About the Author ... Author Interview Did a Shinto priest save the world? Shortly before the Soviet Empire crumbled, a mysterious Japanese priest broke a holy sword into 108 pieces. The pieces were then placed around the world to ward off the threat of nuclear war. Author Mikkel Aaland was one of the people to carry pieces of the sword to key sites. He takes readers along on his personal journey toward world peace, providing an insider's view of sacred Shinto ceremonies. You too will become a believer after reading this powerful memoir. Home Catalog How to Order Contacts ... About Travelers' Tales

47. Shinto shinto. shinto is Japan's native religion. It sin. shinto was developedpartly in response to the welldefined beliefs of Buddhism. http://hkuhist2.hku.hk/nakasendo/g102.htm

Shinto Shinto is Japan's native religion. It is a religion which is tightly linked to the agricultural cycle and emphasizes fertility, growth, and purity while de-emphasizing any sense of guilt or permanent sin. Shinto was developed partly in response to the well-defined beliefs of Buddhism. It was also, however, designed to assert the power of the Imperial family by subordinating the many local religious traditions of gods to the god of the empresses and emperors. This mixture gave Shinto an eclectic and non-exclusive attitude which made it easy for Buddhism to enter the country and for most Japanese profess to believe in both religions. Click to find this website's homepage Authored by R.T.A. Irving and Thomas A. Stanley Revised: September 14, 2001

48. Bishoujo Senshi Sailor Moon Information on Roman and Asian mythology as it relates to the series. Also discusses symbolism and shinto in the manga and anime. http://www.anime-myth.com/bssm/

Bishoujo Senshi Sailor Moon Before Sailor Moon Naoko Takeuchi wrote Sailor V, and with its success created the manga Pretty Soldiier Sailor Moon which would go on to run 18 manga volumes, and over 200 TV episodes (along with a few movies and specials). She researched myths from all over the world to sprinkle into her story, and for the heart of it chose the Greek lovers Selene and Endymion, the goddess of the Moon who loved a mortal king, Endymion. Tsukino Usagi may act and look like a normal 14 year old, but she finds herself under the guardianship of a cat from the Moon Kingdom, and a destiny that once ended tragically but is hoped that will be happy in the present. As the heir to the Moon, it is her duty to defend Earth with her guardian soldiers (also her closest friends), and along the way learn to grow from a clutzy girl to a young Queen to be. Sailor Moon wasn't the first anime I ever saw, but it was the one that introduced me to Japanese dialogue, subtitles, and the world of collecting anime. I fell in love with it for the characters, and even after watching a great deal more of what's out there, I still find it endearing. Of course, that led like so many, to wanting to build a website, and so I did, on the mythology in the series. And from a few pages, came a three year project on researching the myths in Sailor Moon, and eventually an encyclopedia in progress.

49. Shinto - Wikipedia Other languages Français. shinto. From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia.shinto () is the native religion of Japan. It involves http://www.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shinto

Main Page Recent changes Edit this page Older versions Special pages Set my user preferences My watchlist Recently updated pages Upload image files Image list Registered users Site statistics Random article Orphaned articles Orphaned images Popular articles Most wanted articles Short articles Long articles Newly created articles Interlanguage links All pages by title Blocked IP addresses Maintenance page External book sources Printable version Talk Log in Help Other languages: Shinto From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. is the native religion of Japan . It involves the worship of kami , or nature spirits. Some kami are very local and can be regarded as the spirit or genius of a particular place, but others represent major natural objects and processes, for example, Amaterasu , the Sun goddess Shinto is one of those religions that defy classification. As a highly sophisticated form of animism , deeply embedded in Japanese society, it could be regarded as a primal religion . One could discuss its use as a legitimising ideology in the militaristic phase of recent Japanese history . To the extent that most of the Japanese "New religions" since the end of the second world war have shown Shinto influence, it is a contemporary phenomenon. And one could even make a case for discussing it under the heading of

50. Itsukushima Shinto Shrine Itsukushima shinto Shrine Japan Inscribed 1996 Criteria C (i) (ii) (iv) (vi)Justification for Inscription Report of the 20th Session of the Committee. http://whc.unesco.org/sites/776.htm

Itsukushima Shinto Shrine Japan Inscribed : Criteria: C (i) (ii) (iv) (vi) Justification for Inscription: Report of the 20th Session of the Committee Brief description: The island of Itsukushima, in the Seto inland sea, has been a holy place of Shintoism since the earliest times. The first shrine buildings here were probably erected in the 6th century. The present shrine dates from the 13th century and the harmoniously arranged buildings reveal great artistic and technical skill. The shrine plays on the contrasts in colour and form between mountains and sea and illustrates the Japanese concept of scenic beauty, which combines nature and human creativity. Links with Partner Institutions: Itsukushima Shrine Miyajima-cho http://whc.unesco.org/sites/776.htm Update:

51. The Shinto Online Network Association Providing basic knowledge of Jinja (shrines) and shinto. http://www.jinja.or.jp/english/index.html

Shinto Online Network Association Japanese Site...here Italian Site...here What is Shinto? Civilization of The Divine Forest The Shinto Mailing List since Mar. 2000 !! What is "Shinto Online Network Association'? We are a non-profit volunteer organisation with the objective of publicising Japanese tradition and a correct understanding of the Shinto religion. Our organisation is run by volunteer Shinto priests affiliated to Jinja Honcho (The Association of Shinto Shrines). There is no direct link, however, between this organisation and Jinja Honcho. International Liason Officer Timothy Takemoto Leuers@jinja.or.jp

52. Le Sanctuaire Shinto D'Itsukushima Translate this page Le sanctuaire shinto d'Itsukushima Japon Inscrit 1996 Critères C (i) (ii) (iv)(vi) Justification d'inscription Rapport de la 20 ème session du Comité. http://whc.unesco.org/sites/fr/776.htm

Le sanctuaire shinto d'Itsukushima Japon Inscrit: Critères: C (i) (ii) (iv) (vi) Justification d'inscription: Rapport de la 20 ème Brève description: e e Liens avec les institutions partenaires: Itsukushima Shrine Miyajima-cho http://whc.unesco.org/sites/fr/1.htm Mise à jour:

53. Japan Omnibus - Religion - Shinto shinto (the shinto of two kinds). shinto Revival During the Edo Period(1600~1868) there was a revival of nationalistic sentiments. http://www.japan-zone.com/omnibus/shinto.shtml

Home Quizzes Sports Quiz 1 Sports Quiz 2 History Quiz General Climate Sightseeing Tokyo Kyoto Hokkaido Tohoku Area ... Okinawa Sports Baseball Soccer Sumo Martial Arts ... Other Sports History Early History Edo ~ Meiji Period 20th Century Religion Shinto Buddhism Other Religions Shrines ... Temples Politics Government Political Parties Prime Ministers (1885-) Sign up for our free newsletter. Keep up with the latest news and gossip from Japan. more info archives Search the site Topsites Japan Shinto (literally, the way of the gods) is the native Japanese religion. It originated in prehistoric times and has long played an important role in Japanese society. The major shrines around the country have often been power bases, closely tied with Imperial and shogunal powers. Unlike the world's major religions, Shinto has no fixed dogma, moral precepts, or sacred scriptures. Perhaps for this reason, most Japanese quite easily incorporate Shinto into their way of life alongside Buddhism and even elements of Christianity without feeling a strong attachment to or having a passionate belief in any of them. Shinto is practiced at shrines (jinja), which are most easily distinguished from Buddhist temples by the torii gates that mark the entrance (photo).

54. Fudoshin Kai School waar getraind wordt in aikido, iaido (muso shinden ryu, zwaardvechten) en jodo (shinto muso ryu, stokvechten). Korte uitleg over deze disciplines. http://home.tiscali.be/fudoshinkai/

Fudoshin Kai No target's erected, No bow 's drawn, And the arrow leaves the string : It may not hit, But it does not miss ! Entering Dojo

55. Shinto shinto a Philosophical Introduction. Do not read the US government'sexplanation of shinto. It is wrong! Is shinto a religion? http://www.mii.kurume-u.ac.jp/~leuers/shinto.htm

56. SHINTOISMUS (Basislexikon: Kompetent-kritisch-konstruktiv) Hintergr¼nde und Praxis des shintoismus. http://mitglied.lycos.de/basisreligion/shinto.htm

SHINTOISMUS - am besten ist es, hier wird erst einmal zitiert, was die Microsoft® Encarta® Enzyklopädie Professional 2003 schreibt (allerdings ohne die Bilder). Und dann werden "Ergänzungen" aus der Sicht von basisreligion angefügt: 1. EINLEITUNG Shintoismus (japanisch shinto: Weg der Götter), auch Schintoismus, Kami no michi oder Shinto; japanische Nationalreligion. Das Erleben der Seele und der Natur sowie die damit verbundene Naturverehrung und der Ahnenkult bilden das religiöse Fundament des Shintoismus, der kein theologisches System ausgebildet hat. Der Shintoismus beeinflusste vor allem durch die strenge Normenbildung (Pflichterfüllung, Ehrlichkeit, Selbstbeherrschung) sowie durch das Ideal des Magokoro (des lauteren Herzens) und des Bushido (Kriegerethik) die ideologischen Wertvorstellungen und die signifikanten Verhaltensstrukturen der japanischen Gesellschaft. Diese Site der Website www.basisreligion.de ist nicht mehr aktuell. Wir sind von der Site LEXIKON (lycos) umgezogen zur Site LEXIKON (rpi) Klicken Sie bitte HIER zum aktuellen Stichwort oder zur Titelseite BASISRELIGION Wollten Sie nicht schon immer einmal etwas über den Zusammenhang von KAMASUTRA und ADAM UND EVA wissen? Oder was

57. Shinto shinto, HAGA LIBRARY INC. The word shinto, which is often translatedas the way of the gods, is written with two Chinese characters. http://www.jinjapan.org/access/religion/shinto.html

Introduction Shinto Buddhism Christianity Religion in Japan Today Shinto Omiyamairi Within three months or so of a baby's birth, it is dressed in formal clothing and taken to a shrine. The child is accompanied by its parents but is customarily carried by its paternal grandmother. HAGA LIBRARY INC. The word Shinto, which is often translated as "the way of the gods," is written with two Chinese characters. The first character, which is pronounced kami, when used alone means "god", "deity" or "divine power", and the second character means "way" or "path". With the introduction of the paddy-field system during the Yayoi period (300 B.C.—300 A.D.), the agricultural rituals and festivals that later became part of Shinto began to develop. Although the word kami can be used to refer to a single god, it is also used as the collective term for the myriad gods which have been the central objects of worship in Japan from as far back as the Yayoi period. The kami are part of all aspects of life and manifest themselves in various forms. There are nature

58. Shinto Documents Full text of English translations of the Yengishiki, and excerpts from the Kojiki and Nihongi. http://www.sacred-texts.com/shi/index.htm

The Internet Sacred Text Archive is available on CD-ROM. Every file with this icon is on the disk. Do your part to keep this site online and buy a copy today. Topics African Age of Reason Alchemy Americana ... Buy books about Shinto Shinto This section has scriptures of the Shinto religion , as well as other texts that relate to the spirituality of Japan, which combines Shinto, Buddhism Confucianism Animism and other themes. There is also a collection of Ainu Texts Shinto Scripture The Kojiki (excerpts) B.H. Chamberlain, tr. [1882] 76,399 bytes The Nihongi (excerpts), translated by W.G. Ashton, 1896 Nihongi Part 1 44,332 bytes Nihongi Part 2 42,202 bytes Nihongi Part 3 51,097 bytes Nihongi Part 4 23,380 bytes The Yengishiki or Shinto Rituals 21,158 bytes Japanese Spirituality LAFCADIO HEARN In Ghostly Japan by Lafcadio Hearn [1899]. Gleanings In Buddha-Fields by Lafcadio Hearn [1897]. Kwaidan by Lafcadio Hearn [1904]. Japan, An Attempt At Interpretation by Lafcadio Hearn [1904] One of Hearn's last books, this substantial volume is a highly readable history of Shinto in Japan, and its interaction with Buddhism and Christianity; highly recommended for outsiders who want to understand the Japanese sprit and culture. The Book of Tea by Kakuzo Okakura 108,498 bytes

59. Shinto Architecture shinto Architecture, Ise Shrine and waterfalls. shinto shrines are placeswhere kami are enshrined and also where people can worship. http://www.jinjapan.org/access/arch/shinto.html

Introduction The Development of Japanese Architecture Buddhist Architecture Shinto Architecture Design Concept Modern Architecture Shinto Architecture Ise Shrine (Mie Pref.) Its simple design is believed to derive from that of the granaries and storehouses of prehistoric Japan. HAGA LIBRARY INC. Followers of Shinto believe that a kami (deity) exists in virtually every natural object or phenomenon, from active volcanoes and beautiful mountains to trees, rocks, and waterfalls. Shinto shrines are places where kami are enshrined, and also where people can worship. Komainu , pairs of lionlike figures placed in front of the gates or main halls of many shrines, serve as shrine guardians. Temporary main halls were constructed to house the kami on special occasions. This style of building is said to date from about 300 B.C. The main shrine building of the Sumiyoshi Shrine in Osaka is similar to this temporary building type and is thought to preserve the appearance of ancient religious buildings. The other major style for the main hall draws its simple shape from the granaries and treasure storehouses of prehistoric Japan. The best example of this style is the Ise Shrine, in Mie Prefecture. Its inner shrine is consecrated to Amaterasu Omikami, the sun goddess. The outer shrine is dedicated to the grain goddess, Toyouke no Omikami.

60. Jinja Honcho Home Page Official site of the Association of shinto Shrines. http://www.jinjahoncho.or.jp/en/

Natural Climate and Shinto Faith The Grand Shrine of Ise Jinja (Shinto Shrines) Matsuri (Ceremonies and Festivals) ... (The Association of Shinto Shrines) No part of this Home Page can be reproduced in any form. Materials and photos are provided with cooperation of: Jingu Shicho, Meiji Jingu, Kamo Mioya Jinja, Osaka Tenmangu, Kasuga Taisha, Izumo Taisha,Mr. Shoichi Fujita, Kokugain University, Kogakkan University, Tokyo Shimbun(No special order)

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