Engaging in daily spiritual rituals can be a helpful way to maintain a positive disposition and feel connected to a force more powerful than yourself. Naturally, it isn’t always easy to remember to follow daily practices. One helpful option to consider is cr…
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In fact, Shintoism only received its name in the sixth century due to people needing to separate the religion from Buddhism and Confucianism.
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Shinto beliefs are diverse, but its fundamental principles are a core part of Japanese culture: purity, harmony, family respect, and collectivist-based altruism.
Japan is home to almost 127 million people and two major Asian religions, Buddhism and Shinto. Many…
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Religion can take on many forms. Our ancestors worshiped one god, many gods, royalty, and even nature itself. As Japan’s oldest faith, Shinto plays an important role in the nation’s history. It’s a journey from folk spirituality to imperial religion to a…
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The first structure you’ll encounter on a trip to a Shinto shrine is the torii, a tall red gate at the shrine compound’s entrance.
Shinto spirituality spans at least three millennia of Japanese history. As Japan’s oldest living faith, it includes a dive…
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