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Shinto is based on ceremonies; it has no founder or sacred book. Shinto focuses on the wonderful, beautiful side of life…not the fierce side of nature such as typhoons, volcanoes, and earthquakes. According to Shinto, Kimi inspired this tree to be twisted.
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Shinto is based on ceremonies; it has no founder or sacred book.
Shinto focuses on the wonderful, beautiful side of life…not the fierce side of nature such as typhoons, volcanoes, and earthquakes.
All rituals begin with a washing ceremony to be clean for the spirits.
In 552 Buddhism was introduced into Japanby the Koreans who got it from China.
Siddhartha Guatama was a young Indian prince who became the Buddha or the Enlightened One.
#2 This suffering is caused by a craving for worldly things.
#4We can learn to overcome desire by following the eightfold path.
Steps in the Eightfold Path that Lead to Nirvana.1. Right Understanding (grasping Buddha’s teachings2. Right Thought (thinking kind thoughts)3. Right Speech (not telling lies or using angry words)4. Right Action (not harming any person or animal)
5. Right Work (doing jobs that help others and make no one suffer) 6. Right Effort (thinking before you act) 7. Right Mindfulness (being alert and aware)8. Right Meditation (gaining a clam and focused mind)
In the 700’s, the imperial family was worshipped as a divine emperor.