Shinto the Kami Way
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| Rating | : | 4.34 (931 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0804835578 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 128 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2014-05-11 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
Further examination of Shinto's lively festivals, worship, music, and sacred regalia illustrates Shinto's influence on all levels of Japanese life.Fifteen photographs, numerous drawings and Dr. Ono's text introduce the reader to two millennia of indigenous Japanese belief in the kami and in communal life.Chapters include:The Kami WayShrinesWorship and FestivalsPolitical and Social CharacteristicsSome Spiritual Characteristics. Relatively unknown among the religions of the world, Shinto: The Kami Way provides an enlightening window into this Japanese faith.In its general aspects Shinto is more than a religious faith. It is an amalgam of attitudes, ideas, and ways of doing things that through two millennia and more have become an integral part of the way of the Japanese people. Shinto is both a personal faith in the kami—objects of worship in Shinto and an honorific for noble, sacred spirits—and a communal way of life according to the mind of the kami. "An excellently rounded introduction by an eminent Shinto scholar."—Library J
"An excellently rounded introduction by an eminent Shinto scholar." —Library Journal
. He also served as Executive Director of the International Institute for the Study of Religions and the Japan Religious Cooperative CouncilWilliam Woodard directed the research unit of the Religious and Cultural Resources Division, Civil Information and Education Section, SCAP from 1946 to 1952. Sokyo Ono was a professor at Kokugakuin Daigaku, a
Scott A. Kinkade said Very Informative. Great book. It's very informative as to the Shinto religion of Japan. I learned a lot from reading it and would recommend it to others looking to expand their knowledge of this fascinating religion. The author touches on various aspects of Shinto, but seems to prefer talking about shrines and how they operate.. "a bare-bones introduction, but worth it" according to Red Pineapple. As someone who is interested in all things Japanese, I was really excited to read Dr. Sokyo Ono's Shinto: The Kami Way. This book is held as the standard introduction to Shinto for Western readers, and for the most part, I wasn't disappointed. The author, a recognized expert on the subject, presents Shinto to the reader in plain, simple language. The bare essentials of Shinto are explored, including the architecture and layout of Shinto shrines and the rituals and festivals that are celebrated within. Unfortunately, I was seeking a more philosophical discussion. "ths essential bookof shinto." according to IAN SAKURA 7. THIS BOOK IS AN EXCELLENT INTRODUCTION TO JAPANS MOST FOLLOWED RELIGION. THE BOOK GIVES THE READER A GLANCE INTO THE QUALTIE, TRADITIONS AND THE BACK GROUND OF THIS MOST SPIRITIAL WAY OF FAITH.