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The Japanese Religion of Shinto

Outline: A brief history of Shinto Shinto Beliefs Shinto Practices Forms of Shinto Influences on the 21st Century

History: Ancient Japanese religion No founder or key figures Derived from the Chinese words “Shin Tao” in 8 C.E. During the time …

Shinto Beliefs: The history and lives of the Kami Close relation to Buddhism Moral Codes of Confucianism Ancestors “Kami’s Child” Four Affirmations

Shinto Practices: Kami Shrines Practice of “Misogi” Ceremonies Mamori Seasonal Celebrations

The Four Forms of Shinto Koshitsu Shinto Jinja Kyoha Minzoku

Influences on the 21st Century “The religion of Japaneseness” Roots of Japanese practices Influences to other religions