Details are emerging now of the breakthrough Austrian priest, who has been appointed through Jinja Honcho to a position at a shrine in Shibuya.
The 25 year old is from Linz in Austria, and first became interested in Japan and … Read the rest
Category: Priests (Page 2 of 3)
There was a feature on the television two days ago about foreigners who are more Japanese than the Japanese, and one of the items focussed on a non-Japanese priest appointed by Jinja Honcho (Association of Shinto Shrines).
This ground-breaking development … Read the rest
Could you tell us about your shrine?
It’s in Koriyama in Nara Prefecture. It was founded more than 1,300 years ago for the protection of the old Nara capital. It’s mentioned in historical works, including Sei Shonagon’s Pillow Book.… Read the rest
1) Previously we had an interview with your friend, Pat Ormsby. I believe you also trained at Asakawa Konpira, as well as doing the residential course at Kotohira. How did you find it?
I loved it. From the basic routine … Read the rest
5) I believe the shrine is now financially independent. Where does the revenue come from?
Yes, we are what is called the “dokuritsu saisan” (financially independent branch). We remain very close organizationally and spiritually to Tsubaki Okami Yashiro … Read the rest
1) How and when did you get the calling to become a Shinto priest?
Dougill Sensei, first may I say many congratulations regarding your excellent blog: Green Shinto, and also thank you so much for your recent Omairi/ shrine visit … Read the rest
5) How is Shinto manifest in your daily life now?
I think the more a person can be aware of the divine, the happier he or she will be and the more meaningful his or her life. I have … Read the rest