81. Shintoism, Symbols, Art Gallery shinto means way of the gods ( kami no michi ), and it is a cosmic shinto accepts the material world as good, while Buddhism view the world as evil http://religion-cults.com/Eastern/Shintoism/shinto.htm

Shintoism Symbols Art Gallery Founded in 660 BC, at the time of Buddhism, it was Japan's state religion until 1945. "Shinto" means "way of the gods" ("kami no michi"), and it is a "cosmic religion", that finds in the beauty and symmetry of nature manifestations of the gods. The essence of Shintoism is kami the divine spirit found in all things in heaven and earth, mountains and rivers, sun and moon, plants, animals, and human beings... and very specially at Mount Fuji, the cherry blossoms, bonsai trees, formal gardens, and the Sakaki (the holy tree). Every Shintoist would be very happy to be a "Franciscan" , with the loving brother sun, sister mountain, brother dog, sister flower, brother neighbor, brother wolf... Shinto accepts the material world as good, while Buddhism view the world as evil, yet both religions are practiced in Japan... and often at the same time: They celebrate weddings in Shinto "shrines", and funerals in Buddhist "temples". The main deity is Goddess Amaterasu

82. Kashima Shinto-ryu Full text of article Kashima shintoryu by Meik Skoss. http://www.koryubooks.com/library/mskoss3.html

Kashima Shinto-ryu by Meik Skoss Sometimes it's very difficult to know whom to believe or what to think when those in a position to know cannot, or do not, give you accurate information. A case in point is when I began asking some of my teachers and seniors about the technical antecedents and historical influences in the development of aikido. Daito-ryu jujutsu was generally felt to be the basis for unarmed techniques, but the weapons techniques commonly seen in the art were ascribed to a number of sources. Most people with whom I spoke thought that swordwork was derived from the Yagyu-ryu or Yagyu Shinkage-ryu and that use of the stick came from the Hozoin-ryu. A few people were emphatic in saying that all of the techniques in aikido were entirely the creation of the art's founder, Morihei Ueshiba. After I began to study kobudo (classical martial arts) myself and became familiar with the characteristics of many of the different koryu (classical martial arts traditions, schools, or styles), I was very surprised to see that the weapons training sequences most often associated with Ueshiba-style aikido most clearly resembled those of the Kashima Shinto-ryu. In all of my conversations with teachers and seniors at the aikido dojos where I trained or visited, I never heard the name of this koryu mentioned; people with whom I spoke either professed ignorance or denied any connection, and I never received a satisfactory explanation. Shortly after I first raised these questions, in 1978 or `79, I visited the dojo of the late Koichiro Yoshikawa, 64th headmaster of the Kashima Shinto-ryu. He very graciously answered many questions about the history and techniques of the ryu. Moreover, he showed me a registry of the people who had entered the Kashima Shinto-ryu and performed

83. Shinto Muso-ryu Jo shinto Musoryu jo A guide. Web Site The Australian Jodokai shinto Muso-ryu in Australia; headed by Paul Maloney. Web Site A Brief History of ZNKR http://www.koryubooks.com/guide/muso.html

Shinto Muso-ryu Systems: jojutsu; kenjutsu (odachi, kodachi, nito) Date founded: early Tokugawa period (ca. 1640) Founded by: Muso Gonnosuke Katsuyoshi Present representative/headmaster: No headmaster or single representative is recognized; a number of teachers who hold the highest level of license (menkyo kaiden) are teaching in separate groups that interact loosely Primarily located in: all over Japan; the main centers are in Fukuoka, Tokyo, the Osaka/Kyoto area, Kanagawa, and Aichi Resources [legend] The Australian Jodokai Shinto Muso-ryu in Australia; headed by Paul Maloney. A Brief History of ZNKR Jodo by Kim Taylor. European Jodo Federation Official site of the EJF, led by Pascal Krieger. "The Evolution of Classical Jojutsu" by Dave Lowry "Field Guide to the Classical Japanese Martial Arts" in Isshin-ryu kusarigamajutsu One of the auxiliary arts taught within the Shinto Muso-ryu. Itten Dojo Shinto Muso-ryu in central Pennsylvania Jodo History by Rick Polland, of the Beikoku Rembukan Jodo Links Check out the "Ultimate Jodo Poll" at the bottom of the page! Jodothe way of the stick Jodo at the Renbukan, Eindhoven, the Netherlands

84. Australian Jodokai Information on training in shinto Muso Ryu jodo in Australia http://www.geocities.com/Tokyo/Dojo/1276/jodo.html

HOME LINKS: koryu/kobudo internet links. GROUPS: Thumbnail sketches/contact details for authentic kobudo in Australia. PROLOGUE: Some introductory comments on koryu/kobudo (C) 1997 - 2002 D. LEE URL: http://www.geocities.com/Tokyo/Dojo/1276/ Shinto Muso Ryu Jodo Today, several groups around Australia practice Jodo as a classical tradition. Practitioners train in Perth (WA), Adelaide (SA), Melbourne (VIC), Sydney (NSW), Brisbane and Sunshine Coast (QLD). The original Australian Shinto Muso Ryu Jodo training group today trains in Willoughby, Sydney, under the direction of senior practitioner, Paul Maloney-Sensei, who has received the sho-mokuroku scroll. Maloney-Sensei started his study of Jodo in Japan under the guidance of the late Shimizu-Sensei, and Donn Draeger-Sensei. Returning to Australia, Shimizu-Sensei and Draeger-Sensei's wish for the promotion of Shinto Muso Ryu Jodo has been carried out by the Australian Jodo Federation, the Australian branch of the International Jodo Federation, founded by Draeger-Sensei and now lead by Pascal Krieger-Sensei. Practice is lead in Shinto Muso Ryu Jodo (four foot staff), Kasumi Shinto Ryu Kenjutsu (sword), Uchida Ryu Tanjojutsu (short stick), Isshin Ryu Kusarigamajutsu (chain and sickle), and Ikkaku Ryu Juttejutsu (anti-sword truncheon). For further details on Jodo practice throughout Australia please contact:

85. Shinto 1 http://www.csupomona.edu/~plin/ews430/shinto1.html

86. Home shinto shrine dedicated to the Emperor Meiji and Empress Shoken. Located in Shibuyaku. Site provides details concerning the shrine's history and facilities. http://www.meijijingu.or.jp/english/

87. What Is Shinto? What is shinto? an explanation from Kannagara Jinja. What is shinto? The word shinto is a combination of two terms shin, meaning god, and to, or do, http://www2.gol.com/users/coynerhm/shinto.html

What is Shinto? an explanation from Kannagara Jinja What is Shinto? The word Shinto is a combination of two terms - shin , meaning "god," and to , or do , meaning "way." Shin is the Chinese character for god and kami is the Japanese pronunciation of that character. Shin , or kami , means any divine being or anything in the world or beyond that can inspire in human beings a sense of divinity and mystery. Do can be the ordinary word for a road or it can have the same metaphorical meaning as in English, "way of life" or "way of God." Together, the terms mean, "the way of the kami ," which can also be written Kami no Michi . Shinto did not have a formal title until Buddhism came to Japan in the 6th century A.D., when a name had to be given to the older tradition to distinguish it from the new and foreign one. Buddhism then was called Butsudo, the way of the Buddha and to make clear what was what, the older folk way of worshipping kami came to be known as Shin-do , or simple Shinto , the way of the kami.

88. Kami As seen in shinto mythology, the kami express their sacredness and power through their embodiment in Nature, such as the sun, moon, wind, trees, rivers, and mountains. Both kami and man are defined in relation to Nature or as a part of Nature. http://home.netvigator.com/~dbsi/webdoc/kami.html

89. Shinto .net shinto.net The countdown has begun. shinto.net. shinto.net. domain inquiries info@shinto.net Google shintoism Directory. http://www.shinto.net/

shinto.net domain inquiries : info@shinto.net Google Shintoism Directory

90. Eguchi Shinto's Home Page English page. Japanese page phd students link to colleagues. http://www.ism.ac.jp/~eguchi/

91. The Sword Of Heaven: A Five Continent Odyssey To Save The World The author takes readers along on his personal journey toward world peace, providing an insider's view of sacred shinto ceremonies. http://travelerstales.com/catalog/sword/

The Sword of Heaven A Five Continent Odyssey to Save the World By Mikkel Aaland September 1999 1-885211-44-9, Order Number: 449 280 pages, $24.00 Hardcover How to Order Add this item to Shopping Cart Full Description About the Author ... Author Interview Did a Shinto priest save the world? Shortly before the Soviet Empire crumbled, a mysterious Japanese priest broke a holy sword into 108 pieces. The pieces were then placed around the world to ward off the threat of nuclear war. Author Mikkel Aaland was one of the people to carry pieces of the sword to key sites. He takes readers along on his personal journey toward world peace, providing an insider's view of sacred Shinto ceremonies. You too will become a believer after reading this powerful memoir. Home Catalog How to Order Contacts ... About Travelers' Tales

92. Godquest.org - Shintoism World war II saw a setback within shinto ( the Way of the Gods ) Japan. The shinto affection for all things natural has brought the creative side out in http://www.godquest.org/shintoism.htm

Shintoism World war II saw a setback within Shinto ("the Way of the Gods") Japan. Emperor worship began to decline as Western presence and values began to reshape the post-war country. But religious tradition dies hard and there exists many factions of Shintoism in Japan today. Appreciation and communion with the natural world are among the noble virtues of Shintoism. Japanese nature poetry, often short, expresses the Japanese affection for creation: "E'en in a single leaf of a tree Or a tender blade of grass, The awe-inspiring Deity Manifests itself." A part of community and Japanese culture, nature festivals such as the Insect Hearing Festival occur seasonally. Thousands of Japanese will sit outdoors for hours in the fall, listening to the music of the insects. In early spring, shops are closed occasional during the cherry blossom season that the Japanese people can go outdoors to drink in of the lush pink beauty. Others stare for hours at the moon or contemplate the beauty of a garden (Japanese gardens are famous) or even study the intricacies of a leaf. The Shinto affection for all things natural has brought the creative side out in the Japanese who have a keen sensitivity even to the various pitches of running water. Rocks are arranged within streams to arrive at the desire musical effect.

93. Kami No Michi Table Of Contents Online book on the life and thought of a shinto priest, by Guji Yukitaka Yamamoto. http://www.csuchico.edu/~georgew/tsa/Kami_no_Michi_ToC.html

KAMI NO MICHI The Way of the Kami The Life And Thought Of A Shinto Priest by Guji Yukitaka Yamamoto Table of Contents Introduction by Dr. Stuart D. B. Picken Preface by the Rev. Yukitaka Yamamoto 1. Childhood and Youth: The Formative Years 2. The Pacific War: Scenes of Suffering and Portents of Peace ... 10. Shinto and Human Life Appendices Tour of Tsubaki Grand Shrine The Shinto Calendar and Shrine Festivals Spiritual Exercises Glossary of Useful Terms ... Email Rev. Yukihiko Tsumura, Stockton

94. Japan Glossary - Shinto Glossary of all cultural Japanese words used in English or indispensable to understand Japanese lifestyle and traditions. http://www.jref.com/glossary/shinto_traditions.shtml

Your browser does not support script document.write(''); DIRECTORY FORUM GALLERY CLASSIFIEDS ... MORE... All JREF Directory Forum Eupedia About JREF Contact Us JREF Shop Topsites ... Japan Glossary Shinto Shinto _“¹ Literally meaning "the way of the gods", Shinto is the native religion of Japan. It is a form of animism which stresses the importance of harmony between humans and nature. It involves the worship of kami , which could be translated to mean gods, nature spirits, or just spiritual presences Shinto has shrines , called jinja Some kami are very local and can be regarded as the spirit or genius of a particular place, but others represent major natural objects and processes, for example, Amaterasu Omikami , the Sun goddess. Shinto also comprises most of the Japanese traditions and festivals ( matsuri After World War II, Shinto lost its status of national religion; most Shinto practices and teachings, once given a great deal of prominence during the war, are no longer taught nor practiced today and some remain largely as everyday activities like omikuji. Contents 1 History 2 Definition of Shinto 3 Practice and Teaching of Shinto 3.1 Afterlife

95. Hemp In Religion Explains extensive use of hemp in traditional shinto ceremonies and sumo wrestling. http://www.taima.org/en/shinto.htm

Hemp in Religion See also: Fibre, food, fuel Marijuana Medicine Law ... Hemp in Japanese History and Culture Contents: Overview Ise Jingu in Mie prefecture "Religions of Japan" "Liberation from Occupation!" ... Islam, Hinduism, Christianity, Rastafarianism Hempen paper and fibre 1. Overview Hemp has an important function in the mythology of Shinto, the "Way of the Gods" , as the ancient indigenous religion of Japan is known. Hemp was used to purify, to drive out evil (exorcism). Hemp seeds were used in Shinto marriage ceremonies. In some ceremonies hemp leaves were burnt as an "invitation to the spirits". (Moore) Even today there are shinto ceremonies at major shrines such as Ise Jingu in Mie prefecture and other shrines that involve the burning of taima (marijuana). The priests' clothes were made from hemp linen and and bell ropes in shrines (see image to the right) were made from hemp too. Hemp for bell ropes is still grown in Nagano prefecture today. Several hemp fields are cultivated on Shikoku (one of the four main islands of Japan) to make ceremonial linen clothes for the Imperial family and for Shinto priests. Hempen bell rope Hempen rope, fibre and paper in oldest shrine in Saitama

96. SHINTO - THE WAY OF THE GODS shinto provides the Japanese creation myth but no afterlife. Death is the end. shinto has no moral code. Society provides through its etiquette the moral http://cla.calpoly.edu/~bmori/syll/Hum310japan/Shinto.html

SHINTO - THE WAY OF THE GODS This is the basic religion of Japan which celebrates life. It is focused on the kami or sense of the sacred. It is the essesnce or soul of anything that inspires awe.The universe depicted is amoral and indifferent. Virtue is not necessarily rewarded nor is evil always punished. Shinto provides the Japanese creation myth but no afterlife. Death is the end. Shinto has no moral code. Society provides through its etiquette the moral code which is partly based on ideas introduced from Confucian philosophy. Morality is a human, social concept. Shinto is a community based religion. The community may include all Japanese or those who live in a specific area or individuals who respond to a particular kami The priesthood is focused around the rituals of shrine ( jinja ) worship and maintaining Shinto practice. They may on occasion serve as counselors but their main obligations are service to the rituals of the shrine and kami The shrines are territories marked by the presence of gates: torii and shimenawa or wrapped straw and paper. The gates are of various sizes and are usually painted red. Shrines may be dedicated to a specific deity but may also include various

97. Religion In Japan Sehr ausf¼hrliche Informationen zu den japanischen Hauptreligionen Buddhismus und shinto. Unterteilt in Themenschwerpunkte wie Religion im Alltag, Mythen, japanische Religionsgeschichte, Architektur, Kunst, und anderes mehr. http://homepage.univie.ac.at/bernhard.scheid/rel_vo/

Religion in Japan Online-Handbuch der beiden Haupt-Religionen Japans, Buddhismus und Shinto zur neuen Startseite ...

98. This Public Address 4.0: Shinto Shrine Melee Horace Bristol, shinto Shrine Melee, New Year s Day 1946. Reading an essay by Alois Reigl. The Main Characteristics of the Late Roman Kunstwollen (1901), http://thispublicaddress.com/tPA4/archives/2005/07/shinto_shrine_m.php

Shinto Shrine Melee Horace Bristol, Shinto Shrine Melee, New Year's Day 1946 Reading an essay by Alois Reigl. "The Main Characteristics of the Late Roman Kunstwollen Reigl's theory of Kunstwollen (artistic will) seems an attractive way of explaining why artists who are otherwise unfamiliar with each others' work might be drawn to depict the similar scenes in similar ways. Panofsky's revision of Reigl is also striking. However, I was momentarily distracted by what seems to be an early version of a mosh pit. July 20, 2005 09:04 PM TrackBack: http://thispublicaddress.com/cgi-bin/mt/mt-tb.cgi/646 Comments Post a comment Name: Email: URL: Remember Me? Yes No Comments: Archive Pages Narcissus and Medusa Current Entries Pause CC License var site="sm8gumption"

99. Marimari.com : Japan - Shinto shinto, which means the way of the gods, is not exactly a national religion Preaching or propaganda is also not common, as shinto is already a part of http://www.marimari.com/content/japan/best_of/religion/shinto/

Select Destination Australia Bali Brunei China Hong Kong Japan Korea Macau Malaysia Myanmar New Zealand Philippines Singapore Taiwan Thailand Vietnam Hotels in Japan Popular Places Best of Japan Entertainment ... Site Map Best of Japan Architecture l Gardens l Ikebana l Religion l Tea Ceremony Religion Buddhism l Christianity l Confucianism l Shinto Shinto, which means the way of the gods, is not exactly a "national religion", but rather one that influences almost every aspect of Japanese culture and society. It has neither a founder nor sacred scriptures, like sutras or the bible. Preaching or propaganda is also not common, as Shinto is already a part of the Japanese people's lives. All Japanese people are Shinto by the fact of their birth. The "kami" are objects of worship in Shinto. They are sacred spirits and can take various forms, such as natural elements (sun, trees, and the wind) or abstract things (fertility, ancestors, and national heroes). Shinto is a very optimistic belief. It is thought that all humans are good and that evil spirits causes all evil. Most of the rituals are performed to avoid evil spirits through purification, offerings, and prayers. The Confucian ethics had blended in with Shinto over the centuries, although there is no confirmed written code of morals and ethics in the Shinto religion.

100. Shinto | Special Topics Page | Timeline Of Art History | The Metropolitan Museum This indigenous Way of the Gods, or shinto, can be understood as a The oldest type of shinto ceremonies that could be called religious were dedicated http://www.metmuseum.org/toah/hd/shin/hd_shin.htm

Related Timeline Content Timelines Japan, 8000-2000 B.C. Japan, 2000-1000 B.C. Japan, 1000 B.C.-1 A.D Japan, 1-500 A.D. Japan, 500-1000 A.D. Japan, 1000-1400 A.D. Japan, 1400-1600 A.D. Special Topics Asuka and Nara Periods Heian Period Jomon Culture Kamakura and Nanbokucho Periods Kofun Period Momoyama Period Muromachi Period Painting Formats in East Asian Art Samurai Seasonal Imagery in Japanese Art Shoguns and Art Yayoi Culture Zen Buddhism Maps World Map, 1000-1400 A.D. The ancient Japanese found divinity manifested within nature itself. Flowering peaks, flowing rivers, and venerable trees, for example, were thought to be sanctified by the deities, or kami , that inhabited them. This indigenous "Way of the Gods," or Shinto, can be understood as a multifaceted assembly of practices, attitudes, and institutions that express the Japanese people's relationship with their land and the lifecycles of the earth and humans. Shinto emerged gradually in ancient times and is distinctive in that it has no founder, no sacred books, no teachers, no saints, and no well-defined pantheon. It never developed a moral order or a hierarchical priesthood and did not offer salvation after death. The oldest type of Shinto ceremonies that could be called religious were dedicated to agriculture and always emphasized ritual purity. Worship took place outdoors at sites proclaimed to be sacred. In time, however, the ancient Japanese built permanent structures to honor their gods. Shrines were usually built on mountains or in rural areas, often on unlevel ground, without any symmetrical plan.

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