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1.The term Shinto comes from the Chinese shen-dao, which
means “.”
the way of the gods
2.In the Shinto creation myth, primeval chaos became
populated by several generations of deities, or spirits, called
.
kami
3.In Shinto mythology, the sun goddess Amaterasu sent her
grandson to bring order to the islands of Japan. From her
grandson came Jimmu, the first
of Japan.
emperor
4.The entry of
into Japan forced Shinto to define itself. They
preached that their deities were already being worshiped in
Japan under Shinto names.
Buddhists
5.Page 267A turning point in Japanese history was the ,
named after the emperor of the nineteenth century who
began a deliberate process of bringing Japan into the
modern world.
Meiji Restoration
6.When
ended, the Occupation forces demanded that Japan
become a secular country, and state Shinto was abolished.
World War II
7.A visit to a shrine begins by passing under a torii, which
looks like a ceremonial entrance or gateway. After washing
their hands and mouths with water, worshipers proceed to a
courtyard building, called the , where they may worship the
kami.
haiden
8.Shinto is known for its distinctive music. What is the origin
of the music? What does the music sound like? What is its
name? Why is it appropriate for Shinto ritual? Why do you
think music is often used with religious ritual?
Shinton music is Gagaku that is a slower version which is
more solemn. It's so divine with calm and soothing sounds.
To help people express and feel as one combine to their
religion.
9.Worship goes on not only in Shinto shrines. It also is
carried on in the home. Please describe how Shinto practice
is performed in the home and, if there is one, the private
garden. Shinto is practice at home and weddings and events
priest come and pray over the place that the event takes
place.
10.Shinto has influenced Japanese culture strongly. Please
discuss two or three possible examples of this influence.
Shinto help give Japan a name for Buddha. Shinto shrine
helped Japan built its foundation to its religion teaching and
government with finance .
11.Imagine you were to give a presentation in class on the
most important aspects of Shinto. Explain how you would
structure your discussion. Would you place greater emphasis
on Shinto beliefs or on Shinto practices? Why?
Shinton beliefs because Shinton has a compared
background to Buddhism when it comes to nature and
afterlife which brings me more and to looking deeper into
Shinto religion.
12.Review the section on the Japanese New Religions
Tenrikyo and Omoto. Why do you think these New Religions
would be especially attractive to some people? Why do you
think some people might find these New Religions to be
unappealing? It would be an attraction to some people
because it focusses more on life and manifestation than on
after birth. Some might find it unappealing because of the
thought of no afterlife and to view the insight focus on art
which some would say idealizing an image.
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