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Japanese spiritual traditions

Chapter 1

Shinto, the ancient way of the kami

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Chapter 2

Buddhism arrives and blends

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Chapter 3

Yokai, yurei, and folk monsters

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Chapter 4

Modern rituals and everyday superstitions

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Master of Japanese spiritual traditions

Ch 1 · Shinto, the ancient way of the kami
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renaissanceman Shinto Kami Nature Connection

(Lead) "In the mountains high, and rivers deep, yeah!" (Response) "Kami's ancient spirits sleep... and leap!"

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renaissanceman The cosmic creators Izanagi and Izanami

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Why washing hands is a sacred act

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Fun Fact

Shinto shrine ropes: The giant shimenawa straw rope at Izumo Taisha shrine weighs an astonishing 5.2 metric tons.

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The cosmic creators Izanagi and Izanami

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Glossary
kami (noun)
A spirit, god, or sacred force worshipped in the Shinto religion of Japan. Amaterasu, the sun goddess, is worshipped as the supreme deity at Japan's ancient Ise Grand Shrine.

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Quiz

In Shinto belief, what are the divine spirits that inhabit nature, trees, and mountains called?

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Gossip

Which natural feature would you want as a guardian spirit?

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Pocket Kami

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Quiz

In Shinto philosophy, what does the term 'kegare' refer to?

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Quiz

Which color is most traditionally painted on Shinto torii gates to ward off evil and protect the wood?

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Quiz

What is the primary purpose of the water basin found near the entrance of a Shinto shrine?

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Quiz

What is the name of the straw rope used in Shinto to mark sacred spaces and ward off evil?

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Quiz

What is the name of the ancient Japanese sun goddess who is considered the mythical ancestor of the imperial family?

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Quiz

Who is the Shinto god of agriculture, rice, and foxes, often depicted with fox messengers?

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Quiz

What is the name of the oldest surviving written record of Japanese mythology, compiled in 712 AD?

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