What would a Shinto garden look like? One might presume there would be a sacred tree, possibly striking in some way such as being ancient, or having an unusual form, or for being a fine example of the life-force. One … Read the rest
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The following article from the Japan Times is notable for a number of reasons. Above all it shows how Shugendo is opening up to outsiders in dramatic fashion: rental clothing from a tourist office, and advertisements in English would have … Read the rest
For the first time in 1,300 years, the Yamabushi open their doors to international visitors in search of self-discovery
Yamabushi are the ancient mountain priests of Japan. Their traditional role was to help guide people to
Hearn was an agnostic, but he had a sympathetic interest in Buddhism and Shinto as his writings attest. In an 1893 letter to his friend, Basil Hall Chamberlain, he wrote once of the daily cycle of life in his extended … Read the rest
Along with purity and sincerity, gratitude is a prime Shinto attribute. Indeed, some authorities claim it constitutes the very essence of the religion. Now science has shown that rather than simply being a duty, it could be seen as a … Read the rest
The Shinto Foundation has a free fieldwork program in Kyoto on Jun. 11th, to do with legends about the establishment of Heian-kyo. The fieldwork will take place between 12.00 and 16.00, with trips to Sudo Shrine and the wonderful Sekizan
The 12th Oomoto Workshop will be held from April 27th to May 6th, 2015. For a report of a previous workshop, please see this account by Australian, Jann Williams.
Program: Come and join us!
April 27 Arriving
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