Understanding Shinto: Origins*Beliefs*Practices*Festivals*Spirits*Sacred Places
To know Japan, one must know Shinto-the country's indigenous religion. Using superb color images of rituals, ceremonies, and sacred architecture, as well as sacred texts, Understanding Shinto offers a fascinating glimpse into this unique culture. It explores the religion's symbolism, impact on...
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To know Japan, one must know Shinto-the country's indigenous religion. Using superb color images of rituals, ceremonies, and sacred architecture, as well as sacred texts, Understanding Shinto offers a fascinating glimpse into this unique culture. It explores the religion's symbolism, impact on daily life, and philosophical concepts-including the importance of the group over the individual.
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Format: paperback
ISBN:
9781907486708 (1907486704)
Publish date: June 7th 2011
Publisher: Watkins
Pages no: 112
Edition language: English