At the age of eighteen he was initiated into the mysteries of shinto, and in. In the essence of shinto, revered shinto master motohisa yamakage explains the core values of shinto and explores both b. U nlike the other major religions in asia, shinto is not considered an founded religion. Nothing, until buddhism was imported between the year 500 and 600 and all of a sudden this thing was called shinto by the buddhists. He shows how the long history of shintoism is deeply woven into the fabric of japanese spirituality and mythologyindeed, it is regarded as japans very spiritual rootsand discusses its role in modern japan and the world. Japans spiritual heart kindle edition by motohisa yamakage. At the core of shinto is the belief in and worship of kamithe essence of spirit that can be present in all things. Japans spiritual heart by motohisa yamakage, available here in epub, azw3, and pdf formats. Kami is the japanese word for a god, deity, divinity, or spirit. The term kami refers to anything that is above, high, special, unusual or auspicious in any way.
In the essence of shinto, revered shinto master motohisa yamakage explains the core values of shinto and explores both basic tenets and its more esoteric. The essence of shinto by yamakage, motohisa, march 14, 2007, kodansha international edition, hardcover in english. Introduction shinto at a glance the essence of shinto is the japanese devotion to invisible spiritual beings and powers called kami, to shrines, and to various rituals. Japans spiritual heart by motohisa yamakage, mineko s. This belief does not draw a clear distinction between the sacred and the profane. Japans spiritual heart and over 2 million other books are available for amazon kindle. May 11, 2019 meanwhile, another publication by jinja honcho, soul of japan.
The essence of shinto by motohisa yamakage penguin books. Author of nihon no reimei, shinto no shinpi, shinto nyumon, koki hiden, nihon shinto no higi, ise jingu no daiyogen, yoga to shinto, yoku wakaru nihon shinto no subete yamakage, motohisa. Oct 24, 2017 i am very familiar with all world religions of judaism, christianity and islam. Explaining jinja, or shinto shrines, in english, soul of japan has registered access by more than 3 million visitors per year since its release online in 2015. Shin is written the same way in chinese kanji as the word kami of the japanese lexicon see the word in the subheader pic above. He shows how the long history of shintoism is deeply woven into the fabric of japanese spirituality and mythologyindeed, it is regarded as japans very spiritual. In the essence of shinto, revered shinto master motohisa yama. Kami is the essence of spirit that can be present in all things. He shows how the long history of shintoism is deeply woven into the. Western visitors to japan sometimes come away with the idea that shinto, japans indigenous religion, is a dead tradition, with shrines.
In the essence of shinto, revered shinto master motohisa yamakage explains the core values of shinto and explores both basic tenets and its more esoteric points in terms readily accessible to the modern western reader. Read essence of shinto the japans spiritual heart online, read in mobile or kindle. Japans spiritual heart, revered shinto master motohisa yamakage explains the core values of japans unique religion, paying particular attention to its spiritual aspects, as well as exploring the very. Japans spiritual heart motohisa yamakage, author, mineko s. The essence of shinto is the japanese devotion to invisible spiritual. The essence of shinto was written by a practicing yamakage shinto grand master actually, these days his son is the acting grand master. The essence of shinto march 14, 2007 edition open library. The way home is not a look at what practices are shinto and how they are done. The long history of shinto is deeply bound to japanese spirituality and mythology, and indeed the religion is regarded as japans very spiritural roots.
Shinto, nature and ideology in contemporary japan is the first systematic study of shinto s environmental turn. Shintoism is based on a belief in, and worship of, kami. Lately ive been feeling drawn to shinto and something happened this morning that definitely let me know this is the path i need at this point in my life. Instead, it grew from the formalization of various ancient japanese religious and social customs that typically centered around both agricultural festivals and respect for various kami, or gods roughly translated. Shinto is the way of the gods and shinto gods and goddesses are called kami. Japans spiritual heart by motohisa yamakage, 9781568364377, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. It has been used to describe mind, god, supreme being, one of the shinto deities, an effigy, a principle, and anything that is worshipped. Japans spiritual heart by motohisa yamakage, 9781568364377, download free ebooks, download free pdf epub ebook. Kami can be elements of the landscapes or forces of nature sometimes these forces are personified as they were in ancient greece and rome, but the personifications are not seen as deities. Motohisa yamakage was born in 1925 and brought up in an old shintoist family. A guide to the sacred sites of japans ancient religion. What are the similarities between shinto and buddhism. The last affirmation is to practice matsuri, which is the worship and honor given to the kami and ancestral spirits. Isida baigan founds the shingaku religion, based on shinto, buddhist and confucian elements.
An introduction to shinto and ise jingu, which can be downloaded from the same web site, has also earned popularity. He shows how the long history of shintoism is deeply woven into the fabric of japanese spirituality and mythologyindeed, it. Aidan rankin the long history of shinto is deeply bound to japanese spirituality and mythology, and indeed the religion is regarded as japans very spiritural roots. Read the essence of shinto japans spiritual heart by motohisa yamakage available from rakuten kobo. He shows how the long history of shintoism is deeply woven into the fabric of japanese spirituality and mythologyindeed, it is regarded as. Nov 24, 2019 there is a section regarding the theory of the four souls that i was asked for long ago, and has been patiently waited for. Its a book written by a person of faith, explaining his sect of shinto from that viewpoint, not from an academic viewpoint, so know that going in. In the essence of shinto, revered shinto master motohisa yamakage explains the core values of shinto and explores both basic tenets and its more esoteric points in terms readily accessible to the. All life, natural phenomena, objects, and human beings living or deceased can be vessels for kami. Lee the essence of shinto japans spiritual heart por motohisa yamakage disponible en rakuten kobo. By now, japanese buddhism is a commonly encountered, if incompletely understood, manifestation of eastern spirituality in the west. Motohisa yamakages the essence of shinto is a unique work in the annals of exploring shintoism, the folk religion of ancient japan. Shinto followers also believe that the kami are the ones who can either grant blessings or curses to a person.
Shinto is the national religion of japan and the pivot on which the whole life of the japanese nation revolves. The essence of shinto, japans spiritual heart by motohisa. So, i decided to reach out and hopefully find some non westernized information or literature about shinto. What matters are rituals that enable human beings to communicate with kami. Japans spiritual heart by motohisa yamakage 2007, hardcover at the best online prices at ebay. Download essence of shinto the japans spiritual heart ebook free in pdf and epub format.
Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. The essence of shinto is the japanese devotion to invisible spiritual beings and powers called kami, to shrines, and to various rituals. Impurity comes from everyday occurrences but can be cleansed through ritual. Establishment of the ise shrine, one of shinto s holiest places. Followers of shinto take baths, wash their hands, and rinse out their mouths often. Unlike scholarly works that explore the religion from position of a researchers emotional sterility, yamakage writes from the perspective of the true believer as he is the 79th grand master of yamakage shinto and a respected and. The long history of shinto is deeply bound to japanese spirituality and mythology, and indeed the religion is regarded as japans very spiritual roots. Japans spiritual heart by motohisa yamakage, 9781568364377, available at book depository with free delivery. Shinto is natureworship religion, with a system of rituals aimed at making connection with the spirits of the environment to ask for their help.
He shows how the long history of shintoism is deeply woven into the fabric of japanese spirituality and. Shinto priests, recognizable by their black caps and long white dresses, are to be a person who knows the rituals that give rise to supernatural forces. Im not going into details about it because it was very personal and sensitive. The essence of shinto in the essence of shinto, revered shinto master motohisa yamakage explains the core values of shinto and explores both basic tenets and its more esoteric points in terms readily accessible to the modern western reader. It refers to the essence, or internal quality, of many phenomena that shinto believers consider an aura of divinity.
Shintoism reinstated in japan as part of an effort to limit buddhist influence. Pdf essence of shinto the japans spiritual heart download. I think that i am a fellow who shares about 95% of the same values. By purchasing books through this website, you support our nonprofit organization. Get free shipping on essence of shinto japans spiritual heart isbn.
There is much more to shinto than this brief article but this is the essence the essence that all living beings experience whether or not they have any knowledge of shinto. Jinja honcho publishes english booklet miyogawari to explain. Gillespie hardcover book, 229 pages see other available editions description in the essence of shinto, revered shinto master motohisa yamakage explains the core values of shinto and explores both basic tenets and its more esoteric points in terms readily accessible. Apr 23, 2019 notably, shinto has no holy deity, no sacred text, no founding figures, and no central doctrine, instead, the worship of kami is central to shinto belief. Japans spiritual heart 1st edition by yamakage, motohisa 2012 hardcover pdf kindle is a young adult books by pdf free the essence of shinto. According to shinto belief, the natural state of human beings is purity. Instead, it is looking at the philosophical development of shinto and why it is what it is. Japans spiritual heart 2nd edition by motohisa yamakage isbn. Jul 01, 2017 in the essence of shinto, revered shinto master motohisa yamakage explains the core values of shinto and explores both basic tenets and its more esoteric points in terms readily accessible to the modern western reader. Unlike scholarly works that explore the religion from position of a researchers emotional sterility, yamakage writes from the perspective of the true believer as he is the 79th grand master of yamakage shinto and a respected and celebrated expert on shintoism. He shows how the long history of shintoism is deeply woven into the fabric of japanese spirituality and mythologyindeed, it is regarded as japans.