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SHINTO

Discover the origins and evolution of Shinto, a unique blend of ancient religions, nationalism, environmentalism, and animism in Japan. Dive into the myths, rituals, and practices that define this spiritual tradition rooted in reverence for nature and the kami spirits. Explore the interplay between Shinto and Buddhism, the role of Shinto in Japanese history, and its significance in modern society. Unravel the intriguing connections between Shinto and the samurai, the Tokugawa period, and the post-WWII era.

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SHINTO

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  1. SHINTO

  2. Origins of Shinto • Mix of ancient religions, nationalism, environmentalism, and animism • Shinto=contraction of shen/tao=“the way of the gods” • Kami=gods and the spirit within all creation (animism) • Chronicles of Ancient Events an attempt to establish a Japanese awareness or roots of their past in the face of the Chinese influence • The Age of the Gods, myths surrounding creation of Japan • Amaterasu, sun goddess and mother of emperor

  3. Amaterasu Emerges from the Light

  4. History of Shinto • Prior to 300 BCE—Japanese history begins ca. 3rd century CE • Chinese and Korean influences always came ashore • After the 4th century CE, Buddhism, Taoism, Confucianism • Adopted the dominant Chinese culture and learnings including written language, ethics from Confucius for Japanese feudal society • 522 CE emperor embraces Buddhism in spite of offending kami, plague, then purged Buddhism, but Buddhism was there for good • Shinto coined in response to Buddhism • Synergy of Shinto (daily life) and Buddhism (afterlife)

  5. History of the Samurai

  6. Tokugawa period 1600-1867 • Feudal society with samurai • Bushido-The way of the fighting knight” • Death over dishonor=hara-kiri=seppuku

  7. Arrival of America-- end of Tokugawa regime • Isolation ended with the arrive of Commodore Perry • In 1854, Japanese ports opened to commerce with the West • In 1889, a new constitution allowed for Shinto as state religion (but accorded other religions freedom to worship) • Three forms of Shinto • State Shinto • Sectarian Shinto • Domestic Shinto

  8. State Shinto

  9. Torii gate

  10. Kanda Myojin Shrine

  11. Shimenawa—rice stray rope with shime. It marks the boundary between that which is sacred and profane. It functions in the same manner as the Torii.

  12. Wooden Prayer Plaques

  13. Washing hands

  14. Purification for the mouth

  15. Purification water

  16. Fox guarding Inari Shrine

  17. Buddhism has a strong place within Japan

  18. Mirror, bead, and sword from the myth of Amaterasu

  19. State Shinto • The link between the emperor and the military goes back to the 1889 constitution. • This linkage explains much during WWII • After WWII the emperor was forced to denounce his divinity • State Shinto ended also

  20. Sectarian Shinto • State Shinto pushed Sectarian Shinto out • Mountains, shamanism/divination (faith healing), and pure Shinto without the militarism • Asceticism, etc.

  21. Domestic Shinto • This form of Shintois the informal home religion. • Kami-dana=god shelf

  22. Home shrine

  23. Butsu-dan—Buddhist home altar

  24. Pope John Paul II in Nagasaki 1981

  25. Interesting site • http://www.lwn-photo.com/images/PanoLg/GGPJpnTGrdnLg.mov

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