Though the histories of the various cultures of the world are varied in a multitude of ways, there are some surprising similarities to be found. For one, a majority of ancient religions held a deep respect for the natural world. All across the planet, people w…
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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.
There
are some religions around the world that tend to “hog the spotlight” when it
comes to general awareness. Chri…
Modern Shintoism will often involve paying heed to the spirits of nature by praying to a mountain, forest, or body of water.
Shintoism is one of the major Eastern
religions related to the country of Japan. Founded several millennia ago,
Shinto involves practice…
Recent reports on NPR and other media outlets have suggested that Buddhism is on the wane in Japan. It’s estimated that about 40 percent of the 77,000 temples in Japan will close their doors and cease to function over the next 25 years. For the record, that’s o…
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