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Shinto the Kami Way Paperback – April 15, 2004

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left_quoteShinto: The Kami Way provides an enlightening window into this Japanese faith.right_quote

Product Details

    PublisherTuttle Publishing; Original edition (April 15, 2004)
    LanguageEnglish
    Paperback128 pages
    ISBN-100804835578
    ISBN-13978-0804835572
    Item Weight2.31 pounds (1.04 kg)
    Dimensions5.25 x 0.4 x 8 inches
    Print length128 pages
    Publication dateApril 15, 2004
    Date First Available2021-3-2 16:12:19

    Features & Benefits

    • Shinto is the indigenous faith of the Japanese people.
    • It is an amalgam of attitudes, ideas, and ways of doing things that have become an integral part of the Japanese mannerism.
    • Shinto is a personal faith in the kami and a communal way of life.
    • This book unveils Shinto's spiritual characteristics and discusses the architecture and function of Shinto shrines.
    • Shinto's lively festivals, worship, music, and sacred regalia illustrate Shinto's influence on all levels of Japanese life.
    • The book has 15 photographs, numerous drawings, and introduces the reader to two millennia of indigenous Japanese belief in the kami and communal life.
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    • Question : What is Shinto?
      Answer : Shinto is the indigenous faith of the Japanese people, an amalgam of attitudes, ideas, and ways of doing things that have become an integral part of the Japanese mannerism.
    • Question : What are kami's and how are they related to Shinto?
      Answer : Kami's are objects of worship in Shinto and an honorific for noble, sacred spirits. Shinto is a personal faith in the kami and a communal way of life according to the mind of the kami.
    • Question : What is the book about and what does it cover?
      Answer : The book is an introduction to Shinto and discusses its spiritual characteristics, architecture, and function of Shinto shrines. It also covers Shinto's lively festivals, worship, music, and sacred regalia, and its influence on all levels of Japanese life.

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    Sokyo Ono Ph.D. , William P. Woodard (Author) Architecture Editorial Review

    Shinto the Kami Way is a beginner-friendly book that provides basic information on the Shinto religion. While some customers were disappointed that the book did not focus more on the kami themselves, it still offers valuable insights into the temples and the way of living that is still prevalent in Japan today. The book is written in plain and simple terms, making it easy to understand and a good starting point for those interested in learning about Shinto. Dr. Ono does an excellent job explaining a complex topic, making the book a great resource for beginners.

    Pros

    • Beginner-friendly and easy to understand
    • Provides good basic information on Shinto religion
    • Provides a good launch point into the practices and beliefs of Shinto
    • Includes helpful titles for other texts important to Shinto

    Cons

    • Some customers were disappointed that the book did not focus more on the kami themselves
    • The book only provides surface-level information and does not delve deeply into any particular topic

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