Shinto by Daisy Jeffrey
Published on Nov 18, 2015
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What is Shinto?
Shinto is Japan's oldest religion and was created around 500 BCE.
It was the state religion until of Japan until 1945.
Buddhism was introduced shortly after Shinto from the Asian mainland, Shinto still remains strong with over 5 million people practising and performing its rituals!
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Beliefs
Unlike the Christian and Muslim beliefs, Shinto doesn't include an afterlife (life after death).
Shinto believes in supernatural spirits called kami. Kami are around to help people who deserve good luck and work hard. Japanese are renowned for working hard - perhaps Shinto plays a role in this.
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Main Kami
Amaterasu-Ō-Mi-Kami Usually known as Amaterasu, she is the goddess of the sun and the ancestress of the sky.
Ame-no-Uzume Known as Uzume, she is the goddess of dawn and revelry.
Fūjin, called Kami-no-Kaze, is the Japanese god of the
wind and one of the eldest Shinto gods. He was present at the creation of the world. He is often depicted as an oni (demon-like creature) with a bag slung over his back.
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There are many minor kami with various purposes. There's even one to bring you good luck in exams!
Some kami became emperors of Japan.
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Shinto symbol: Torii
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Torii meaning
The symbol represents the transition from the secular to the sacred.
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How do people pay their respects to kami?
People visit the Torii shrines to pay their respects and pray for good fortune.
Many babies are brought to the shrine when they're only a few weeks old. Weddings are also held at these shrines.
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Unusual facts about Shinto
Just like Buddhism, Shinto does not require you to only have faith in one religion. Many practise both religions, but as other religions such as Muslim, Jewish, and Christianity only allow one faith, you become limited.
Unlike the Christian, Shinto has no afterlife.
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Shinto is a fascinating religion as it has a very different view of life as compared to all other religions. It also provides an insight to the Japanese culture.
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