Shinto Worship And Religion
Shinto worship
Shinto worship is highly ritualised, as they follow strict conventions of order. It can take place in the home or in shrines.
Although all Shinto worship and rituals takes place within the patterns set from the 19th century, there is much local diversity. Shinto rituals are intended to satisfy the senses, in which Shinto ceremonies have strong aesthetic elements.
Private and public worship
Shinto worship consists of public rituals at local shrines, Shinto worship can also be partaken in private and individual event. Furthermore, in both private and public forms of worship a person is either present at a shrine or in their home, they pray to a specific kami either to attain something, or show gratitude towards the kami in
Shinto worship is highly ritualised, as they follow strict conventions of order. It can take place in the home or in shrines.
Although all Shinto worship and rituals takes place within the patterns set from the 19th century, there is much local diversity. Shinto rituals are intended to satisfy the senses, in which Shinto ceremonies have strong aesthetic elements.
Private and public worship
Shinto worship consists of public rituals at local shrines, Shinto worship can also be partaken in private and individual event. Furthermore, in both private and public forms of worship a person is either present at a shrine or in their home, they pray to a specific kami either to attain something, or show gratitude towards the kami in