alex craig tanaka tetsuya october 2014 神道 shinto: religion ...€¦ · shinto: religion or way...
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Shinto: Religion or Way of LifeAlex CraigTanaka TetsuyaOctober 2014 神道
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What is Shinto?● Defined as the
indigenous religion of Japan
● No definitive beginning, founder, or sacred texts
● The way of the Kami● Others argue it is
simply the Japanese people’s way of life
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Origins● Adopted from the
Chinese word “shendao”◦神 (spirit) 道 (way)
● Basis comes from Koshinto (ancient way of the gods) during Jomon period
● Originally a collection of myths and beliefs◦ creation of Japan by
Izanagi-no-Mikoto and Inazami-no-Mikoto (right)
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Organization and Development● Organized religion developed with
introduction of Buddhism in 552 AD● Culminated based on religious structure
of Buddhism and became dependent in the late 6th century
● Combined Japanese and Buddhist thought and practice until late medieval period
● Was later formed with Japanese ideals and beliefs
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Kami 神● Most important figure is the emperor,
who is viewed as a living kami● Inhabit aspects of nature● Believed to have two natures● Worshipped to appease their
unpredictable nature● Collectively referred to as“yaoyozoru no kami”
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Shrines 神社● Enacted under influence of
Buddhist permanent architectural structures
● Easy access to worship Key Features
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Modern Shinto● Do not need to
declare religion● Can visit temples
and shrines at any time● Festivals are still held● Kami are worshipped
/prayed to during times of need or hardship
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Religion or Not?● Movement towards redefinition of
Shinto as a nonreligious set of native beliefs and customs
● Focuses less on individual belief and more on celebrating deities
● No need to be religious in order to practice or visit Shinto shrines
● Has become a way of life instead of a religious practice