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    Shintoism

    A polytheistic religion originating from Japan,


    emphasizing the worship of kami, or supernatural
    entities.

    Focuses on harmony between humans and kami,


    ensuring purity through ritual washing and bathing,
    and the potential of the dead becoming kami.

    It has no founder nor god unlike other religions.


    Shinto belief in Kami or spirits is reflected in the numerous shrines.
    The Japanese people must have to perform the necessary rituals to
    appease the spirits.

    Purification is a key concept in Shintoism, that is why most of their


    rituals make use of water for cleansing purposes.
    This
    shrine is
    dedicated
    to the
    daughters
    of
    Susanoo-
    no Mikoto

    Shrines are very important aspects in Shintoism, the picture


    shows the entrance of ITSUKUSHIMA SHRINE one of the most
    Symbols
    Torii Gate is the most common symbol for Shintoism. It
    represents the transition between the world of humans and the
    world of the gods and goddesses, it is traditionally made of wood or
    stone, but now most torris are made of concretes and steels.
    Historical Background

    The development of shintoism in Japan has a long history,


    agricultural rites were celebrated seasonally and all communal
    religious activities were focused on objects or places believed to be
    inhabited by kami or spirits.
    One such story is the “Story of Creation” which narrates that in the
    beginning there were two kami, Izanagi-no-Mikoto (male) and
    Izanami-no-Mikoto.

    • Amaterasu-mi-kami
    - Goddess of the sun
    Tsukuyomi-no-Mikoto Susa-no-Wo-no-Mikoto
    -God of the moon - God of the storms
    and sea
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    SACRED SCRIPTURES
    The Kojiki and Nihongi are considered as sacred scriptures on
    Shinto. These books are compilations of ancient myths and
    traditional teachings, and considered to have a dual purpose:
    • Political
    Its purpose is to establish the supremacy of Japan all over the
    countries.
    • Moral
    Its purpose is to explain the relationship between the kami and
    the human beings
    Kojiki – It is composed of three book: the first is the Age of kami and the
    third and second one discusses the imperial lineage.

    Nihon Shoki/Nihongi – This record the descent of the Yamato


    rulers of Japan from the gods. It is believed to have been
    completed around 720 common era and composed 30 books.
    WORSHIP AND OBERVANCES
    Shinto Rites of Passage
    1. Hatsumiyamairi (First Shrine Visit). Newborn children are taken
    to the shrine to seek protection from the kami.

    2. Shichi-go-san (Seven-Five-Three). Festival observed every 15th


    of November by boys of five years and girls of three and seven years
    of age, who visit the shrine to give thanks for the protection provided
    by the kami.

    3. Adult's Day (Seijin Shiki). Observed every 15th of January by the


    Japanese
    (20 being the legal age of adulthood in
    4. Wedding Rites. Patterned after the wedding of Crown Prince Yoshihito
    and Princess Sado in 1900;

    5. Funeral rites. Death is considered impure shintoism's funeral practices


    are called sosai.

    Ritual Purification (Meditative Practices)

    1. Misogi/Ablutions. The act of washing one's body part or part of it.

    2. Harai/Exorcism. The expulsion of an evil spirit from a person or place.

    3. Imi/Abstentions. The act of restraining oneself from indulging in


    something.
    TYPES OF WORSHIP
    At Home (Kamidana)
    -Shintoists often place a small altar (Kami Shelf) inside their houses

    At Shinto Shrine
    -Also called ceremonial worship, this includes a visit to shrines.

    Magical Charms and Amulets


    -The main attractions at the shrines are the sale and distribution of charms or
    amulets. The common designation for charm is Mamori and Shimpu.
    SEASONAL FESTIVALS

    Japan celebrates numerous festivals called Matsuri. Some of the festivals


    lasted for several days with the figure of the local Kami carried through a
    Dashi/Decorated Floats.

    Great Purification Fesival


    - Celebrated all over Japan every June and December.

    New Year Festival


    -Most extravagant festival in Japan, begins on the first day of January.
    BELIEFS AND DOCTRINES

    Kami Worship
    -Is a religion which revolves around the belief in and worship of
    and or spirits.
    Kami is translated in English as “spirits” more than visible beings,
    and can be classified into three types: The Ujigami ( clan of
    ancestors)
    Concept of Pure and Impure
    -Does not have clear distinction between what is right and wrong,
    but there are acts which are considered as evil since it causes or
    signify impurity.
    KAMI Description

    Amaterasu-o-mi-kami - Sun goddess

    Benten - Music and arts

    Ebisu - Prosperity Child

    Hachiman - Archery and war

    Izanami - Sky God

    Izanagi - Earth Goddess

    Susanoo - Wind/Storm

    Tenjin - Education
    Things that are considered Impure/Sin:
    • Women who menstruate (Menstruation Houses or Taya)
    • Women after child-birth
    • Being struck by a thunderbolt
    • Illness
    • Bitten by an Insect
    • Having sexual relations with one’s parent or one’s child
    • Having sexual relations with animals

    To compensate for committing the sins mentioned above, they are required to
    make offerings.
    KUYAW KAAYO NO?
    Concept of Death
    -Death is considered as the worst form if impurity in Shintoism they
    dislike death, shintoists believe that death is the continuation of life,
    that even if one dies he or she will continue to receive blessings of the
    kami. “Death was a Taboo”
    -Dead body
    -had a contact with the dead body
    -Had a miscarried after more than four month pregnancy
    De/Virtue
    -The way to appease kami is through purification, living in harmony with
    nature.
    -The value the virtues of Beauty, Truth, Goodness and Morality.
    -To achieve purity rituals often involve cleansing with water (

    • Rinsing the mouth


    • Washing the hands
    • Taking a bath
    • Standing under waterfalls
    SUBDIVISIONS

    Shintoism Shrine (Jinja)


    • was officially coined by the Japanese government in the 19th century
    when Shintoism gained state support and was recognized as a state
    religion.
    • The Japanese people had to attend and serve shrines, and
    consequently shrines and priests were put under imperial control.
    • However, the defeat of Japan in World War II brought a major setback
    on Shinto, yet it remained to play a significant part in

    Sect Shintoism (Kyoha)


    Sect Shintoism (Kyoha)
    • This type of Shintoism was recognized by the Imperial government in
    the late 19th century, referring to the 133 organized Shintoism

    Sect Shinto can be classified into five groups


    1. Pure Shinto Sects
    2. Confucian Sects
    3. Mountain Sects
    4. Purification Sects
    5. Faith-healing sects
    Folk/Popular Shintoism (Minzoku)

    • This type of Shinto is often associated with superstition, magic, and


    common practices of the Japanese people.
    • It is often practiced in connection with growing of crops, major
    blessings, and at major stages of life, such as birth and marriage.

    SELECTED ISSUES
    As mentioned before, Shintoism is a religion in Japan that was able to co-
    exist with other religions such as Confucianism and Buddhism. The
    Japanese people have always been seen as very nationalistic, and this
    has always been attrib- uted to the myths provided by Shintoism, such as
    tracing back their ancestry to the deities, particularly Amaterasu. It has
    served as a vehicle for patri- otism, as taking care of the Japanese
    people's needs in this present world, and it promotes high veneration and
    Vehicle for Patriotism
    Aside from Shintoism providing the Japanese people with the pride of
    believing that they came from the deities and that their rulers have
    descended from the heavens, there are some aspects of Japanese
    history that they interpret as having divine intervention and therefore
    have also become a source of fervent patriotism.

    Shrine Visits of Prime Ministers


    Shrine visits refer to visits being made by important Japanese such as
    Prime Ministers to Shinto shrines. This is being done to show respect to
    people who died in the service of the Emperor. One example of such a
    shrine is the Yasukuni Shrine, in the Chiyoda ward in Tokyo, which
    houses the remains of soldiers as well as civilians who produced war
    materials, who all died in the service of the Emperor Meiji.
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