Understanding Shinto: Origins*Beliefs*Practices*Festivals*Spirits*Sacred Places

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To know Japan, one must know Shinto-the country's indigenous religion. Using superb color images of rituals, ceremonies, and sacred architecture, as well as sacred texts, Understanding Shinto offers a fascinating glimpse into this unique culture. It explores the religion's symbolism, impact on daily life, and philosophical concepts-including the importance of the group over the individual.
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Overview

To know Japan, one must know Shinto-the country's indigenous religion. Using superb color images of rituals, ceremonies, and sacred architecture, as well as sacred texts, Understanding Shinto offers a fascinating glimpse into this unique culture. It explores the religion's symbolism, impact on daily life, and philosophical concepts-including the importance of the group over the individual.
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Product Details

  • ISBN-13: 9781907486708
  • Publisher: Watkins
  • Publication date: 6/7/2011
  • Pages: 112
  • Sales rank: 560,498
  • Product dimensions: 5.10 (w) x 7.70 (h) x 0.40 (d)

Table of Contents

Introduction 6

Origins and Historical Development 12

Extract and Commentary 20

Aspects of the Divine 22

Extract and Commentary 34

Sacred Texts 36

Extract and Commentary 44

Sacred Persons 46

Extract and Commentary 54

Ethical Principles 56

Extract and Commentary 64

Sacred Space 66

Extract and Commentary 76

Sacred Time 78

Extract and Commentary 86

Death and the Afterlife 88

Extract and Commentary 94

Society and Religion 96

Extract and Commentary 104

Glossary 106

General Bibliography 107

Index 108

Acknowledgments and Picture Credits 112

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