Zoom and live streaming have been enjoying a heyday, thanks to the social distancing necessary to combat the Corona virus. Shinto shrines too have been exploring online possibilities while … Read the rest
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“In recent decades, debates have erupted and intensified about the relationships between religions, cultures, and the earth’s living systems. Some scholars have argued that ritual and religion can play a salutary … Read the rest
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SHINTO SHRINE OF SHUSSE … Read the rest
Earth Day celebrations on April 22 this year were sadly overshadowed by the Corona crisis. The news and social media were dominated by the virus, and ecological concerns were pushed aside.
However, one Shinto shrine that bucked the trend showed … Read the rest
“Shinto is not a religion. It is a spiritual culture nurtured for centuries by the Japanese people.”
So begins the trailer for a documentary film with the working title of Shinto: Kami no Michi by Polish director Tom Sajewski. His … Read the rest
The following is excerpted with permission from a longer blog post by Edward J. Taylor which details the arduous access to the shrine ruins of Shonan Jinja and can be read here. (Wikipedia states that “the historical site remains … Read the rest
Back from an extended summer vacation, I found at home in Kyoto an intriguing A4 size envelope awaiting me from my old friend Joseph Cali. Inside was an attractive thin package announcing itself as a Kamidana (Shinto altar).
Looking at … Read the rest