Lawrence Barrow is an up and coming English potter based in Kyoto, with an interest in traditional aspects of Japanese culture. On his blog (see here) he has written of participating in a syncretic misogi group at the Kiyotaki … Read the rest
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The arts-oriented, universalist Oomoto Shinto sect will be running a programme starting in late October aimed at foreigners interested in learning more about them. It is held at Kameoka and Ayabe, near Kyoto. and programme details are below. I’m told … Read the rest
I have to say that the 38th soybean turned a little bit poignant. As I chewed, I reflected on the fact that it marked the year in which I began to practice Shinto. In fact, by a certain way of … Read the rest
Mountain asceticism alive today: Kumano journey refreshes body, mind
by Masahira Ueno / Yomiuri Shimbun Staff Writer January 28, 2014
NARA—Deep in the Kii mountain range, the sounds of horagai triton shell horns echo around Sho no Iwaya, … Read the rest
Oomoto Summer Workshop, August 2013
Report by Dr Jann Williams, Tasmania, Australia
In August 2013 I had the privilege to attend the Oomoto International Summer Workshop in Kameoka, Kyoto Prefecture. Oomoto (also known as Omoto or Omoto Kyo) … Read the rest
One of the difficulties for non-Japanese is knowing what exactly Shinto entails. How does one learn more, or what should one do if one follows ‘the way of the kami’? In this respect Louis Erickson of the Shinto mailing list … Read the rest
Misogi is a ritual form of cold water immersion, practised by some Shinto followers. As with many traditional practices, it turns out that modern science corroborates the benefits. That cold water is invigorating is obvious enough, but that it … Read the rest