What is Shinto? The “Spirit Way” (shin-to) or “The way of the gods”

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What is Shinto? The “Spirit Way” (shin-to) or “The way of the gods” Ancient, mythical, nature religion of Japan More 1500 years old No founder – An “ethnic” religion of the Japanese people The root and embodiment of Japanese culture

Shinto Mythology Two main texts: Of gods & goddesses: The Kami Kojiki (myths of ancient times, origins of gods and man) Nihonji (ancient history of Japan) Of gods & goddesses: The Kami Polytheistic Nature deities – represent and control natural elements and forces Creation myth – Japan as the center of the world

Shinto Mythology Shinto Creation Myth Izanagi (“male”) & izanami (“female”) (brother & sister) create the islands of Japan Amaterasu – the Sun Goddess Mother of the first emperor of Japan

Shrine Shinto Jinja (shrines) - Tens of thousands located throughout Japan Natural structure, fits in with natural surrounding Torii – entry gate, separates sacred from profane space Rituals presided over by priest Household shrines – kamidana (kami shelf)

The Four Affirmations Tradition and Family Love of Nature Physical cleanliness Matsuri: festivals that worship and honor the Kami

Shinto Practices Tradition and Family Life cycle celebrations take place at shrines: Newborn’s first visit to shrine 7-5-3 festival: blessings for boys age 5, girls ages 3 & 7 Entry to adulthood (age 20) Marriage (since Shinto celebrates life in this world, in death, the Japanese turn to Buddhist rather than Shinto rituals)

Shinto Practices Love of Nature: Annual cycle of seasonal festivals Physical Cleanliness: Misoji - Water purification rites to wash away impurity, thus restoring original purity