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Shinto: The Kami Way
Contributor(s): Ono, Sokyo (Author), Woodard, William P. (Author)

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ISBN: 0804835578     ISBN-13: 9780804835572
Publisher: Tuttle Publishing
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Binding Type: Paperback - See All Available Formats & Editions
Published: April 2004
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BISAC Categories:
- Religion | Shintoism
- Architecture | Buildings - Religious
- Philosophy | Eastern
Dewey: 299.561
LCCN: 61014033
Physical Information: 0.4" H x 5.2" W x 7.9" L (0.45 lbs) 116 pages
Themes:
- Cultural Region - Japanese
Features: Illustrated, Index, Price on Product, Table of Contents
 
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Publisher Description:
An excellently rounded introduction by an eminent Shinto scholar.--Library Journal

Shinto, the indigenous faith of the Japanese people, continues to fascinate and mystify both the casual visitor to Japan and the long-time resident. Relatively unknown among the religions of the world, Shinto: The Kami Way provides an enlightening window into this Japanese faith.

In its general aspects, Shinto is more than a religious faith. It is an amalgam of attitudes, ideas, and ways of doing things that through two millennia and more have become an integral part of the manner of the Japanese people. Shinto is both a personal faith in the kami--objects of worship in Shinto and an honorific for noble, sacred spirits--and a communal way of life according to the mind of the kami. This introduction unveils Shinto's spiritual characteristics and discusses the architecture and function of Shinto shrines. Further examination of Shinto's lively festivals, worship, music, and sacred regalia illustrates Shinto's influence on all levels of Japanese life.

Fifteen photographs, numerous drawings and Dr. Ono's text introduce the reader to two millennia of indigenous Japanese belief in the kami and communal life.

Chapters include:

  • The Kami Way
  • Shrines
  • Worship and Festivals
  • Political and Social Characteristics
  • Some Spiritual Characteristics
 
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