Mt Oyama pilgrimage an entertaining way to step back in time
By Vicki L Beyer in Japan Today Nov. 15, 2019 Photos by: VICKI L BEYER (the original text has been slightly modified)
In our modern times, Mt Oyama (1,252 … Read the rest
Category: Syncretism (Page 3 of 17)
The academic Michael Pye is known for his work on Buddhist pilgrimages, though in his book on the subject he devotes a chapter to consideration of comparable Shinto practices. The piece below is an abridged version of a paper … Read the rest
In his writings on Shinto and Buddhism, Lafcadio Hearn touched on the interaction between the two faiths and they way they influenced each other. One important aspect he identified was compassion for fellow creatures. Surprisingly perhaps, given that Shinto is … Read the rest
Kamo no Chomei (1153-1216) was the son of a Shimogamo priest in Kyoto, and he was brought up in the large imperial shrine. Still today the shrine honours his memory by hosting a model of the famous hut in which … Read the rest
For a poetry project I’m involved with, I happened to take a look at developments in the Muromachi Era (1333-1573) the other day. As a preliminary step I turned to Wikipedia and was surprised to find a small section on … Read the rest
On his shrine outings around the Izumo province near Matsue, Hearn took note of the local folklore, often describing in great detail the history and customs of the area. It’s what made him, in some people’s opinion, one of the
The following is extracted and adapted from an academic paper brought to our attention by Green Shinto supporter, Paul Carty. The paper is a Masters Thesis from the University of Massachusetts Amherst and is entitled, ‘Poems of the Gods of … Read the rest