This document provides information about the Shinto religion in Japan. It begins by explaining that the name "Shinto" means "way of the gods" and was adopted in the 8th century CE to distinguish Shinto practices from Buddhism and Confucianism. Shinto is nature-centric and focuses on temple worship without authoritative scriptures. Kami refer to Shinto gods/spirits that can be nature manifestations or extraordinary people. Major rituals include prayer, purification, offerings, and feasts. Festivals are also discussed. The Grand Shrine of Ise is identified as the most important Shinto temple.

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5. WHAT I KNOW
ABOUT SHINTO?
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SHINTO
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⬗ The name “Shinto”, while on ancient origin,
was used to designate the religion the Japanese
people only during the 8th century C.E.
⬗ The name is derived from two words, shin
(meaning kami or gods) and to (or do,
meaning path)

8. SHINTO
⬗ The name “Shinto”,
therefore means
kami way” or
“the
more
colloquially, “the way of
the gods”.
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⬗ Prior to the 8th century it is believed that it had
no name at all, because of the rise of
Buddhism and Confucianism from China, it
was necessary to distinguish this mode of
religious practice.

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⬗ Shinto is quite unique because it is nature-
centric.
⬗ Shinto does not recognize any book as its
authoritative scriptures, focusing instead on
temple worship and the maintenance of the
beauty of nature.
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11. SHINTO
⬗ Shinto temples in Japan and
elsewhere are situated in the quiet
of lush gardens and ponds that are
attractive especially for people
who want a respite from the noise
of city life.
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KAMI
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13. KAMI, THE SHINTO “GODS”
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⬗ The divine principle in Shinto worship is the
kami, an honorific title for greatness and
benevolence
⬗ The kami can be a lot of things: it can be a
manifestations of the scared in nature or
extraordinary people.

14. KAMI, THE SHINTO “GODS”
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⬗ A closer analysis of the word kami suggests
that it is closer to notions of “power” and
“force” rater than a personal deity.
⬗ It is mostly associated with nature and is thus
impersonal in character.

15. AMENO-MINAKA-NUSHI-NO-KAMI
⬗ Kami of the Center of
Heaven
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16. TAKAMIMUSUBI-NO-MIKOTO
⬗ Kami of Birth
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17. KAMI-MISUBI-
N0-MIKOTO
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⬗ Kami of Growth

18. IZANAGI-NO-MIKOTO
of Eight
⬗ Parents
Islands
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19. AMATERASU-O-MIKAMI
⬗ Sun Goddess
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20. SUSANO-O-NO-MIKOTO HEAVEN
⬗ Kami of The High
Plain of Heaven
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21. TSUKIYOMI-NO-MIKOTO
⬗ Kami of The High
Plain of Heaven
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22. RELIGIOUS RITUALS
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⬗ Sometimes done at home, but in temples the
priest takes the primary role as ritual expert,
officiating the act of worship of the kami by
offering it honor

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⬗ Most of the rituals are public in character.
Although a few others involve having a Shinto
priest pray for a devotee’s personal intentions
(kito, kigan) or gan-gake (special prayers)

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⬗ Prayer for well-being
⬗ For health and long life
⬗ For success in work
⬗ For happy relationships
⬗ For safe journeys

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⬗ Public prayers are called norito.
⬗ The norito are especially dignified prayers
pronounced by the Shinto priest in the
presence of the kami

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⬗ Norito is one of the four important elements of
Shinto worship.
⬗ The other three are harai (purification),
shinsen (offering), and naorai (symbolic
feast)

27. GRAND SHRINE OF ISE (ISEJINGU)
⬗ Currently designed as the highest
Shinto temple in terms of importance
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SHINTO
FESTIVALS
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