Articles related to "Shinto"
An Introduction to Shintoism
Shinto is the national religion of Japan and a way of expressing the spiritual connection between humans and the natural world.
shinto shrines • shintoism religion in japan • japan's religion • japanese kami • practice of shintoism
Shinto is the national religion of Japan and a way of expressing the spiritual connection between humans and the natural world.
shinto shrines • shintoism religion in japan • japan's religion • japanese kami • practice of shintoism
Taoism vs. Buddhism and Shinto
Understanding Buddhism and Shinto is important for Taoists, because many people across Asia practice Shinto, Taoism and Buddhism side by side.
taoism • tao • dao • daoism • taoist beliefs
Understanding Buddhism and Shinto is important for Taoists, because many people across Asia practice Shinto, Taoism and Buddhism side by side.
taoism • tao • dao • daoism • taoist beliefs
Ancient Shinto Shrines
What were the shrines that the Japanese people erected to support their animist Shinto beliefs in the ancient past?
animist beliefs • japanese ancient religious thought • japan before buddhism • japanese shrines • miya ancient shrines
What were the shrines that the Japanese people erected to support their animist Shinto beliefs in the ancient past?
animist beliefs • japanese ancient religious thought • japan before buddhism • japanese shrines • miya ancient shrines
History of Buddhism in Japan
Of all religions, Buddhism has the most impact on the lives of modern Japanese, who mix it with their indigenous Shinto beliefs and a strong dose of Edo Era Confucianism. How did this come to pass? Read this article to find out.
shinto • buddhism • japan • buddha • nichiren
Of all religions, Buddhism has the most impact on the lives of modern Japanese, who mix it with their indigenous Shinto beliefs and a strong dose of Edo Era Confucianism. How did this come to pass? Read this article to find out.
shinto • buddhism • japan • buddha • nichiren
Marriage -- The Traditional Japanese Way
Whether traditional Shinto weddings or fashionable Christian-style affairs, Japanese weddings are big, big business. What is a $25,000 Shinto wedding like and how can a new couple afford one? This article attempts to answer those questions and many more.
japan • shinto wedding • heartful wedding • traditional japanese wedding • hakama
Whether traditional Shinto weddings or fashionable Christian-style affairs, Japanese weddings are big, big business. What is a $25,000 Shinto wedding like and how can a new couple afford one? This article attempts to answer those questions and many more.
japan • shinto wedding • heartful wedding • traditional japanese wedding • hakama
Shinto
Shinto is the ancient animist tradition that held together the various tribes (uji) of Japan. What beliefs are there in Shinto?
japan • shinto • uji • clan • emperor
Shinto is the ancient animist tradition that held together the various tribes (uji) of Japan. What beliefs are there in Shinto?
japan • shinto • uji • clan • emperor
Shinto in Princess Mononoke
Hayao Miyazaki's ambitious film is not only vastly entertaining, but a thoughtful treatise on the tenets of Japan's indigenous religion, Shinto.
anime • shinto • hayao miyazaki • eight million kami • japanese animation
Hayao Miyazaki's ambitious film is not only vastly entertaining, but a thoughtful treatise on the tenets of Japan's indigenous religion, Shinto.
anime • shinto • hayao miyazaki • eight million kami • japanese animation
Sumo Wrestling and Shinto
The role of sumo in Japan goes far beyond mere spectator sport. Each tournament is a performance deeply embedded in ritual.
sumo wrestling • shinto • tegata • japan sports • japan sumo association
The role of sumo in Japan goes far beyond mere spectator sport. Each tournament is a performance deeply embedded in ritual.
sumo wrestling • shinto • tegata • japan sports • japan sumo association
The Kojiki - Izanagi, Izanami, and the Birth of Japan
This article outlines the Japanese ceation mythology found in the <i>Kojiki</i>, a text important to the Japanese religion Shinto.
kojiki • japan • izanagi • izanami • temmu
This article outlines the Japanese ceation mythology found in the <i>Kojiki</i>, a text important to the Japanese religion Shinto.
kojiki • japan • izanagi • izanami • temmu
Japanese Religious History
An overview of the religious trends that developed during the Tokugawa and Meiji periods of Japan.
tokugawa • meiji • period • god • shinto
An overview of the religious trends that developed during the Tokugawa and Meiji periods of Japan.
tokugawa • meiji • period • god • shinto
The Roots of Japanese Gardens
The influence of Chinese gardens on early Japanese gardens, and some basic differences between traditional Japanese and Chinese gardens.
japanese gardens • chinese gardens • influences • feng shui • ornamental gardens
The influence of Chinese gardens on early Japanese gardens, and some basic differences between traditional Japanese and Chinese gardens.
japanese gardens • chinese gardens • influences • feng shui • ornamental gardens
Visit Oriental Gardens at Ashland High School
An Ohio public garden at Ashland High School is open to the community. Oriental gardens are blended with attracting wildlife and a memorial garden dedicated to students.
what are oriental gardens • ashland high school in ohio • public gardens with japanese design • ashland ohio public garden • oriental garden landscape
An Ohio public garden at Ashland High School is open to the community. Oriental gardens are blended with attracting wildlife and a memorial garden dedicated to students.
what are oriental gardens • ashland high school in ohio • public gardens with japanese design • ashland ohio public garden • oriental garden landscape
In the Realm of a Dying Emperor
Using the narratives of three unrelated Japanese citizens, Norma Field produces a compelling look at postwar Japan during the final days of its Showa period.
norma field • in the realm of a dying emperor: japan at century' • in the realm of a dying emperor • realm of a dying emperor • review of in the realm of a dying emperor
Using the narratives of three unrelated Japanese citizens, Norma Field produces a compelling look at postwar Japan during the final days of its Showa period.
norma field • in the realm of a dying emperor: japan at century' • in the realm of a dying emperor • realm of a dying emperor • review of in the realm of a dying emperor
Japanese Religion: 1868 to 1945
A short summary of the religious currents in Japan from the beginning of the Meiji Restoration in 1868 to the end of World War II.
japan • japanese religion • buddhism • asian history • christianity
A short summary of the religious currents in Japan from the beginning of the Meiji Restoration in 1868 to the end of World War II.
japan • japanese religion • buddhism • asian history • christianity
Afterlife Mythology in Various Cultures
A brief overview of various world religions and their beliefs in the afterlife.
shinto • hebrew • islam • islamic • greek
A brief overview of various world religions and their beliefs in the afterlife.
shinto • hebrew • islam • islamic • greek
Early Japanese Religion
An overview of early Japanese religious history, with a focus on the traditions of Confucianism, Taoism and folk religion.
confucianism • taoism • folk religion • religion • tao
An overview of early Japanese religious history, with a focus on the traditions of Confucianism, Taoism and folk religion.
confucianism • taoism • folk religion • religion • tao
Fukuoka Japan, a Traditional City
Fukuoka, one of Japan's most dynamic cities, is rich in traditions, yet it is a city of shopping-malls, modern subways and high rise condominiums.
fukuoka • japan • island of kyushu • buddhist statues • shinto shrines
Fukuoka, one of Japan's most dynamic cities, is rich in traditions, yet it is a city of shopping-malls, modern subways and high rise condominiums.
fukuoka • japan • island of kyushu • buddhist statues • shinto shrines
Ikebana
A description of "flower arrangement" does not do full justice to the art of ikebana, which works on many levels.
ikebana • ikebana flower arrangement • ikebana vases • japanese ikebana • ikebana flower
A description of "flower arrangement" does not do full justice to the art of ikebana, which works on many levels.
ikebana • ikebana flower arrangement • ikebana vases • japanese ikebana • ikebana flower
Japanese Buddhism
An overview of Japanese religious history, with a focus on the Tendai and Shingon Buddhist sects of the Heian period.
tendai • shingon • heian • buddhist • buddhism
An overview of Japanese religious history, with a focus on the Tendai and Shingon Buddhist sects of the Heian period.
tendai • shingon • heian • buddhist • buddhism
The Spirit of Nature in Religion
The belief that nature contains a living spirit or energy is a thread that runs through many religions.
nature • animism • worship • religion • belief
The belief that nature contains a living spirit or energy is a thread that runs through many religions.
nature • animism • worship • religion • belief
Visiting the Kiyomizu Temple in Kyoto
Visiting the Kiyomizu Temple in Kyoto, Japan is among the most popular activities for tourists in the city. According to temple legend you could even find true love.
kiyomizu temple in kyoto • kiyomizu temple • jishu-jinja shrine and the god of love • otowa falls • the hosso sect of japanese buddhism
Visiting the Kiyomizu Temple in Kyoto, Japan is among the most popular activities for tourists in the city. According to temple legend you could even find true love.
kiyomizu temple in kyoto • kiyomizu temple • jishu-jinja shrine and the god of love • otowa falls • the hosso sect of japanese buddhism
Aesop's Fables and Ethics Education in Japan
Aesop's Fables were introduced to Japan by Catholic missionaries. The fables became widely accepted to help influence societal ethics in Japan after Confucianism.
japan • christianity • christians • aesop's fables • aesop
Aesop's Fables were introduced to Japan by Catholic missionaries. The fables became widely accepted to help influence societal ethics in Japan after Confucianism.
japan • christianity • christians • aesop's fables • aesop
A Lack of Ideology, Part II
japanese politics • liberal democratic party • shinshinto • ichiro ozawa • minshu yuai taiyo kokumin rengo
japanese politics • liberal democratic party • shinshinto • ichiro ozawa • minshu yuai taiyo kokumin rengo
Gardens of Paradise - Part One
The paradise gardens of Heian Japan
japanese gardens • heian japan • china • kyoto
The paradise gardens of Heian Japan
japanese gardens • heian japan • china • kyoto
Kappa, by Akutagawa Ryunosuke - Book Review
One of the most popular Japanese folktale creatures is "kappa". Among the many kappa folktales, beloved in Japan, is the short-story "Kappa" by Akutagawa Ryunosuke.
japanese literature • kappa • japanese folktale • akutagawa • akutagawa ryunosuke
One of the most popular Japanese folktale creatures is "kappa". Among the many kappa folktales, beloved in Japan, is the short-story "Kappa" by Akutagawa Ryunosuke.
japanese literature • kappa • japanese folktale • akutagawa • akutagawa ryunosuke
What's the Big Deal About Other Religions?
Ankerberg and Burroughs have written a useful resource for understanding biblical Christianity and how it compares to other religions.
what's the big deal about other religions? answeri • john ankerberg • dillon burroughs • books about religion • books about christianity
Ankerberg and Burroughs have written a useful resource for understanding biblical Christianity and how it compares to other religions.
what's the big deal about other religions? answeri • john ankerberg • dillon burroughs • books about religion • books about christianity
Japanese Gardening
Japanese gardening can be a beautiful hobby and a natural art form. Find out how you can begin to enjoy the beauty of a Japanese Garden.
japanese gardening • the japanese garden • japanese gardening methods • japanese gardening techniques • types of japanese gardens
Japanese gardening can be a beautiful hobby and a natural art form. Find out how you can begin to enjoy the beauty of a Japanese Garden.
japanese gardening • the japanese garden • japanese gardening methods • japanese gardening techniques • types of japanese gardens
Never Say You're Content Until You've Seen Nikko
The city of Nikko, Japan, located in Tochigi Prefecture, is renowned for its harmony of nature and ancient architecture.
nikko • japan • tochigi • tochigi-ken • toshogu
The city of Nikko, Japan, located in Tochigi Prefecture, is renowned for its harmony of nature and ancient architecture.
nikko • japan • tochigi • tochigi-ken • toshogu
Japan's Spectacular Carnivals
Japan's spectacular Carnivals are events for visitors to enjoy and take part in, from an illuminated procession of papier-mache dummies to a festival honouring toads
carnival in japan • nebuta matsuri aomori • kanto matsuri akita • peace ceremony hiroshima • mt. tsukuba toad festival chiba
Japan's spectacular Carnivals are events for visitors to enjoy and take part in, from an illuminated procession of papier-mache dummies to a festival honouring toads
carnival in japan • nebuta matsuri aomori • kanto matsuri akita • peace ceremony hiroshima • mt. tsukuba toad festival chiba
Travelsleuth's Diary: November Highlights
The Travelsleuth's monthly listing of Royal, social, cultural and sporting events in London and the Shires of England; Festivals, Fairs, Exhibitions, Auctions.<B>Last updated 2 November.</B>
london • england • museum • royal • patterson
The Travelsleuth's monthly listing of Royal, social, cultural and sporting events in London and the Shires of England; Festivals, Fairs, Exhibitions, Auctions.<B>Last updated 2 November.</B>
london • england • museum • royal • patterson
Japanese Water Therapies
Water therapies in Japan, which focus on inner balance, include the traditional home bath, the communal bath, tea ceremonies, aromatherapy and waterfall treatments.
japanese bath • sento • kenko • hydrotherapy • kanpo
Water therapies in Japan, which focus on inner balance, include the traditional home bath, the communal bath, tea ceremonies, aromatherapy and waterfall treatments.
japanese bath • sento • kenko • hydrotherapy • kanpo
Legendary Samurai Warrior Miyamoto Musashi
The most famous of all Japan's legendary samurai fighters, Miyamoto Musashi, proves to be far more than an iconic double katana-wielding killing machine.
miyamoto musashi • samurai • katana • japanese legend • the book of the five rings
The most famous of all Japan's legendary samurai fighters, Miyamoto Musashi, proves to be far more than an iconic double katana-wielding killing machine.
miyamoto musashi • samurai • katana • japanese legend • the book of the five rings
Happy New Year from Japan
Like Christmas in Euro-centric cultures, New Years observances are the most important and most elaborate of Japan’s annual events.
oshogatsu • new year • japan • osechi • toshigami
Like Christmas in Euro-centric cultures, New Years observances are the most important and most elaborate of Japan’s annual events.
oshogatsu • new year • japan • osechi • toshigami
Japan Where I Live
It is seeming opposites juxtaposed: old and new; traditional and modern; formal and polite; the seemingly exotic growing comfortingly familiar, that make up the Japan where I live.
japan
It is seeming opposites juxtaposed: old and new; traditional and modern; formal and polite; the seemingly exotic growing comfortingly familiar, that make up the Japan where I live.
japan
The Mystical Experience
Mystical experiences are a birth-right but veiled whithin culture, even though proven to improve quality of life. Let's move towards a better understanding of them!
mystical experience • the sacred • religious experience and the new age • new-age • gnostic experiences
Mystical experiences are a birth-right but veiled whithin culture, even though proven to improve quality of life. Let's move towards a better understanding of them!
mystical experience • the sacred • religious experience and the new age • new-age • gnostic experiences
A Visit to Kamakura Japan Outside Tokyo
Kamakura is only a short one hour train ride from Tokyo and worth the extra trip. It may not be as well known as Nara or Kyoto, but it has lots to lure visitors to Japan.
visit to kamakura • travel to japan • asian shrines and gardesn • tours outside tokyo • hase kannon shrine
Kamakura is only a short one hour train ride from Tokyo and worth the extra trip. It may not be as well known as Nara or Kyoto, but it has lots to lure visitors to Japan.
visit to kamakura • travel to japan • asian shrines and gardesn • tours outside tokyo • hase kannon shrine
An American Buddhist Pilgrimage
A brief portrait of an American Buddhist holy site near Fort Collins, Colorado.
shambhala • stupa • chogyam trungpa • sakyong mipham rinpoche • dharmakaya
A brief portrait of an American Buddhist holy site near Fort Collins, Colorado.
shambhala • stupa • chogyam trungpa • sakyong mipham rinpoche • dharmakaya
Frankincense May Ease Depression
Long used in Eastern medicine and religious ceremonies around the world, recent information indicates incense may be a valuable tool in anxiety and depression treatment.
depression and anxiety symptoms • antidepressant medicine • mood disorders • historical religious use • incense burning
Long used in Eastern medicine and religious ceremonies around the world, recent information indicates incense may be a valuable tool in anxiety and depression treatment.
depression and anxiety symptoms • antidepressant medicine • mood disorders • historical religious use • incense burning
New York City's 2009 Cherry Blossom Celebration
The Brooklyn Botanic Garden's flair for Japanese culture makes it the ideal place for New York City 's annual cherry-blossom festival, this year with J-pop stars and tea.
new york city cherry-blossom festival • new york city sakura matsuri • cherry trees in new york city • cherry gardens in new york city • brooklyn botanic garden cherry trees
The Brooklyn Botanic Garden's flair for Japanese culture makes it the ideal place for New York City 's annual cherry-blossom festival, this year with J-pop stars and tea.
new york city cherry-blossom festival • new york city sakura matsuri • cherry trees in new york city • cherry gardens in new york city • brooklyn botanic garden cherry trees
Visit Japan
Japan is an intriguing destination for foreign tourists, and offers a wide range of attractions.
visit japan • travel japan • japan tourist information • what to do in japan • japan tourist attractions
Japan is an intriguing destination for foreign tourists, and offers a wide range of attractions.
visit japan • travel japan • japan tourist information • what to do in japan • japan tourist attractions
The history of Kendo -- Part 3 of 5
Kendo has a long history, with its roots buried in the early -- and deadly -- kenjutsu, where duels between students often left the loser dead or crippled.
japan • kendo
Kendo has a long history, with its roots buried in the early -- and deadly -- kenjutsu, where duels between students often left the loser dead or crippled.
japan • kendo
Burakumin-The Untouchable Caste of Japan
Mega-industrialized Japan harbors an untouchable caste that has existed for centuries. Today the burakumin fight for the right to be acknowledged as valid humans.
minorities in japan • discrimination in asia • burakumin culture • eta culture • japanese society
Mega-industrialized Japan harbors an untouchable caste that has existed for centuries. Today the burakumin fight for the right to be acknowledged as valid humans.
minorities in japan • discrimination in asia • burakumin culture • eta culture • japanese society
Ecology Resources - Spirituality and Ethics
Ecology as a research topic has a strong focus on spiritual, as well as practical and ethical, concerns.
the trumpeter • orion magazine • journal of buddhist ethics • earthlight • forum on religion and ecology
Ecology as a research topic has a strong focus on spiritual, as well as practical and ethical, concerns.
the trumpeter • orion magazine • journal of buddhist ethics • earthlight • forum on religion and ecology
Foxtails: The Mythological Fox
The fox is a creature found in folk tales of many different cultures, often associated with traits such as cunning and mischief; and even the supernatural.
foxes • mythology • hu li jing • kitsune • aurora borealis
The fox is a creature found in folk tales of many different cultures, often associated with traits such as cunning and mischief; and even the supernatural.
foxes • mythology • hu li jing • kitsune • aurora borealis
Himeji Castle in Japan
Touring Himeji Castle is an experience the entire family will enjoy. Located in the Kansai region, this taste of Japan's military heritage is a must see.
himeji castle • japanese military architecture • authentic samurai • white heron castle • hirasagi-jo
Touring Himeji Castle is an experience the entire family will enjoy. Located in the Kansai region, this taste of Japan's military heritage is a must see.
himeji castle • japanese military architecture • authentic samurai • white heron castle • hirasagi-jo
Japanese Design at the Brooklyn Botanic Garden
A visit to the Brooklyn Botanic Garden in New York City finds Takeo Shiota's hill-and-pond garden masterpiece and an impressive collection of bonsai, or miniature trees.
brooklyn botanic garden • takeo shiota • hill-and-pond gardens • stroll gardens • bonsai gardens in the u.s.
A visit to the Brooklyn Botanic Garden in New York City finds Takeo Shiota's hill-and-pond garden masterpiece and an impressive collection of bonsai, or miniature trees.
brooklyn botanic garden • takeo shiota • hill-and-pond gardens • stroll gardens • bonsai gardens in the u.s.
Pragmatic Buddhism, American Pragmatism
The Center for Pragmatic Buddhism teaches the practices of engaged Buddhism and meditation that are relevant to Western culture and situations.
pragmatic buddhism • zen meditation • american pragmatism • monasticism • buddhist teachings
The Center for Pragmatic Buddhism teaches the practices of engaged Buddhism and meditation that are relevant to Western culture and situations.
pragmatic buddhism • zen meditation • american pragmatism • monasticism • buddhist teachings
Printmaker Naoko Matsubara
Canadian Printmaker Naoko Matsubara came of age during Modernism's zenith and employs the iconic principles of abstraction in her current oeuvre.
naoko matsubara • modernism • printimaking • abstraction • collage
Canadian Printmaker Naoko Matsubara came of age during Modernism's zenith and employs the iconic principles of abstraction in her current oeuvre.
naoko matsubara • modernism • printimaking • abstraction • collage
Sashiko Japanese Needlework
Most forms of needlework, regardless of region or culture, began out of necessity. Sashiko is a prime example of mending turning into decorative needle craft.
sashiko • japanese needlework • japanese embroidery • decorative needlework • tessellation
Most forms of needlework, regardless of region or culture, began out of necessity. Sashiko is a prime example of mending turning into decorative needle craft.
sashiko • japanese needlework • japanese embroidery • decorative needlework • tessellation
Sushi in Sao Paulo
There are an estimated 1.5 million people of Japanese descent in Sao Paulo and more than 380 Japanese restaurants. I provide you one restaurant to sample: Shintori.
japanese restaurant • brazilian japanese food • sushi restaurant • shintori restaurant • sao paulo
There are an estimated 1.5 million people of Japanese descent in Sao Paulo and more than 380 Japanese restaurants. I provide you one restaurant to sample: Shintori.
japanese restaurant • brazilian japanese food • sushi restaurant • shintori restaurant • sao paulo
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