Shinto the Kami Way

Shinto the Kami Way
"An excellently rounded introduction by an eminent Shinto scholar."â€”Library Journal

Shinto, the indigenous faith of the Japanese people, continues to fascinate and mystify both the casual visitor to Japan and the long-time resident. Relatively unknown among the religions of the world, Shinto: The Kami Way provides an enlightening window into this Japanese faith.

In its general aspects Shinto is more than a religious faith. It is an amalgam of attitudes, ideas, and ways of doing things that through two millennia and more have become an integral part of the way of the Japanese people. Shinto is both a personal faith in the kamiâ€”objects of worship in Shinto and an honorific for noble, sacred spiritsâ€”and a communal way of life according to the mind of the kami. 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 millennia of indigenous Japanese belief in the kami and in communal life.

Chapters include:
- The Kami Way
- Shrines
- Worship and Festivals
- Political and Social Characteristics
- Some Spiritual Characteristics
Country USA
Manufacturer Tuttle Publishing
Binding Kindle Edition
ReleaseDate 2011-09-13
Format Kindle eBook

Country	USA
Manufacturer	Tuttle Publishing
Binding	Kindle Edition
ReleaseDate	2011-09-13
Format	Kindle eBook

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