A Shinto shrine, unaffected by other religious influences, is a simple unpainted wooden building, having some object within it that is believed to be the dwelling place of the kami. After Buddhism entered Japan in the 6th cent. A.D., it had some influence on Shinto. In many shrines Buddhi...
This is a tour of Sensoji Temple and Asakusa Shrine to learn about Buddhism and Shintoism. The tour starts with a photo shoot on the terrace of the Asakusa Sightseeing Center with Sky Tree in the background. Your guide will also give you advice ...
Japanese are nearly all Buddhist and Shinto. Buddhism for the average Japanese person is much different from Buddhism elsewhere in the world. Most homes have a Buddhist altar where the people offer rice and pray to their ancestors. Most Buddhist temples don’t have regular services and most Japa...
The main religions are Shinto, which was the state religion until 1945, and Buddhism; Christianity has gained some acceptance. Japan has used the Gregorian calendar since 1873; time is also reckoned by the reigns of the Japanese emperors. Japan has the sixth-largest population in the world. ...
Gongen is quite Japan origin Buddhism image. Gon means temporarily. Gen means appearance. I mean, Gongen is Buddhism figure who appeared as Japanese Gods and goddesses temporarily (incarnation of Japanese God). That’s ancient Japanese sapience to avoid religious conflict between Shinto and Buddhism...
which is one of the oldest Christian bell in Japan. In the early and mid-20th century, Shunkoin Temple became the important place for the modern Buddhism. Rev. Kozan Kawakami, who was the head priest, created the index for Tripitaka. His work has contributed to the archaeological ...
It is our goal to study and explore as many as possible themes of myth and legend, as well as the cultural ritual practices that might in some way be connected to, that may have been the origin of the ancient myths and legends of Japan. DNA research has established that there are many...
affair between a poor young fisherman and the daughter of a wealthy ship owner. It’s set on a small island in Japan in the mid 20th century and I loved the glimpse into the daily lives of the fishermen and diving women including prayers at the Shinto temple and gossiping at the ...
The name Shinto was first employed during the sixth century C . E . to differentiate indigenous religions in Japan from faith systems that originated in mainland Asia (primarily Buddhism and Confucianism). The word is derived from two Chinese characters, shen (gods) and tao (way). Loosely tran...
In Japan the New Year is a time for reflection and prayer. Families often visit Shinto shrines and Buddhist temples to pray for a good year ahead. They ring a large bell 108 times, a number that represents the human spirit as Buddhism, to purify (净化) the soul. Some families send "...