The Shinto religion is a tradition that has close ties to nature and the upkeep of nature’s beauty (Fisher‚ 2014‚ p. 222). Shinto traditions believe in giving honor to the spirits of nature‚ and partaking in traditional cultural festivals (Fisher‚ 2014‚ p. 222). The Shinto that lives close to nature has structured their lives to accommodate the turn of the seasons. Shinto’s respect the roles of the sun‚ the position of the lightning in their rice farms‚ likewise the moon (Fisher‚ 2014‚ p.223). The
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In term of religious‚ Japan and Thailand are quite in common because they have Buddhism as the main religion. Shinto and Buddhism are Japan’s two major religions. Shinto is as old as the Japanese culture‚ while Buddhism was distributed from the mainland in the 6th century. Since then‚ the two religions have been co-existing relatively harmoniously and have even complemented each other to a certain degree. Most Japanese consider themselves as Buddhist‚ Shintoist or both. The average person typically
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religions. It’s prominence has caused other religions to emerge. It’s prominence has caused other religions to emerge. Shinto is a religion that defined itself as Buddhist teachings spread to Japan. “Before that time there was no need to name the religion that was already present it was simply what everyone did.”(Michael Molloy‚ pg.258) The mere magnitude of Buddhism defined Shinto; however‚ these religions differ and have different deities that best symbolize their distinct characteristics. The
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All the religions in Asia are syncretic‚ meaning their religions and philosophical beliefs somehow blends together. Many of the religions strive for harmony with nature. For example‚ Daoism is heavily practiced in China‚ a religion that promotes living in harmony with nature and universe. Daoist Scroll painting and Calligraphy Ge Zhichuan Moving His Dwelling‚ shows the journey of Ge Zhichuan. Analyzing the painting‚ the artist emphasizes more on the nature than the actual man because of the
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systems throughout the world today. Many of the beliefs have developed massive followers and some not so many. As a result we have a considerable amount of influence on culture in the areas where they are practiced. The two belief systems I chose were Shinto and Animism. I felt these two beliefs were the most interesting to me. Even though these two religions don’t have that much followers as‚ for example‚ Christianity‚ I believe these two are the funnest. Animism is usually practiced in remote areas
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Hiroshima peace memorial N34 22 60 E132 26 60 Hiroshima‚ Japan‚ Asia Hiroshima peace memorial is the only structure left standing in the area that was devastated by the atomic bomb explosion on August 6 1945. It has been preserved ever since the day of the explosion to show the destructive power of nuclear weapons created by man and to encourage peace and the elimination of all nuclear weapons. The Hiroshima peace memorial has been inscribed on the world heritage list as a cultural site for
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Finally‚ the Shinto religion is quite concerned with the idea of balance. This usually results in a concern for the balance between humans and the natural world. In Miyazaki’s films‚ there is also a lot of emphasis placed on balance. In fact‚ his protagonists often undertake a voyage of balance‚ either between humans and nature such as in Princess Mononoke‚ or within themselves like in Howl’s Moving Castle and Spirited Away. Princess Mononoke makes peace with the humans rather than yielding to
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Shinto Current Issues Carrie "Shellie" Cobbs World Religious Traditions I REL 155 Robert Mossman July 26‚ 2014 Shinto Current Issues Shinto‚ translated into ‘The way of the gods’ and dates back to 660 B.C. Shinto is loosely called a religion but is seen as and practiced as embracing many practices and beliefs. Shinto has influences from Buddhism‚ Hinduism‚ and Confucianism but there is a strong history in mythology and mysticism. Women have had a long history throughout Shinto from the highest
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a clan called the Yamato clan that claimed to be decedents from the sun goddess‚ Amaterasu Okami (Andrea). This portrayed the emperor as a divine ruler for the citizens and through the emperor‚ Shinto practice was spread and encouraged throughout the state. Shrines would be funded by the emperor and Shinto ceremonies were used in the imperil court. An example of this can be seen in the jingiryd‚ a set of laws which instituted ceremonies to the kami (Toshio). The following is what the jingiryd ceremony
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Confucianism is an ethical and philosophical system‚ on occasion described as a religion‚developed from the teachings of the Chinese philosopher Confucius (孔夫⼦子 Kǒng Fūzǐ‚ or K’ung-fu-tzu‚ lit. "Master Kong"‚ 551–479 BCE). Confucianism originated as an "ethical-sociopolitical teaching" during the spring and autumn period‚ but later developed metaphysical and cosmological elements in the Han dynasty.Following the official abandonment of Legalism in China after the Qin dynasty‚ Confucianism
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