1. The Japanese Religion of Shinto

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

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

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

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

6. The Four Forms of Shinto
Koshitsu Shinto
Jinja
Kyoha
Minzoku

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