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Shinto

Shinto. The Religion of Japan Until WWII was the official religion of Japan (linked to divinity of Emperor) Start date not known First called Shinto when Buddhism arrived, and people compared the differences No founder, scripture, or laws; loosely organized priesthood. Many Deities.

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Shinto

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  1. Shinto

  2. The Religion of Japan • Until WWII was the official religion of Japan (linked to divinity of Emperor) • Start date not known • First called Shinto when Buddhism arrived, and people compared the differences • No founder, scripture, or laws; loosely organized priesthood

  3. Many Deities • Each village or clan worshipped any number of gods • Shinto means “way of the gods”

  4. Worship of Kami or Spirits • Kami are local spirits; some represent particular physical objects (ex. Odd rock or beautiful tree) • Amaterasu = Sun Goddess who gave birth to the imperial family, hence “Land of the Rising Sun” • Torii: Symbols of Shinto

  5. Yamato Emperors • Yamato Clan ruled, and were the first emperors • Claimed to be descended from Amaterasu

  6. Theology • Not a fully developed theology • Animistic: belief in soul as being distinct from bodies • Does not have a set moral code • Shinto Shrines • Coexist with Buddhism (many Japanese have traditional Shinto wedding and Buddhist funeral)

  7. Teachings • The Four Affirmations • Tradition and the Family • Strong Love of Nature – Small gardens and bonsai plants • Physical Cleanliness (Japanese baths) • Matsuri: Worship of the Kami (festivals, ceremonies…even sumo wrestling)

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