Encyclopedia - Shinto: Encyclopedia Ii - Shinto - History
Shinto - Early History. The earliest origins of Shinto are lost to history, but it seems to have been established by the late Jomon per...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Shinto: Encyclopedia Ii - Shinto - History
Shinto - Early History. A number of theories exist about the ancestors of today's Japanese. Most scholars accept there was migration fr...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Shinto: Encyclopedia Ii - Shinto - Definition Of Shinto
Shinto can be seen as a form of animism and may be regarded as a variety of shamanist religion. Shinto beliefs and ways of thinking are d...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Shinto: Encyclopedia - Shinto
Shinto (神道 Shintō) (sometimes called Shintoism) is a native religion of Japan and was once its state religion. It has polytheistic a...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Yasukuni Shrine: Encyclopedia - Yasukuni Shrine
Yasukuni Shrine (literally "peaceful nation shrine") is a controversial Shinto shrine located in Tokyo, Japan dedicated to the spirits of...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Shambhala Buddhism: Encyclopedia - Shambhala Buddhism
The term Shambhala Buddhism has come into use as an umbrella term referring to the teachings of Karma Kagyu and Nyingma lineages of Tibet...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Seicho-no-ie: Encyclopedia - Seicho-no-ie
Seicho-No-Ie (生長の家, Seichō no ie, lit. "house of growth") is a syncretic, monotheistic, and panentheistic religion of Japanese o...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Sky Father: Encyclopedia - Sky Father
The sky father is a recurring theme in pagan and neopagan mythology. The sky father is the complement of the earth mother and appears in ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Atsuta Shrine: Encyclopedia - Atsuta Shrine
Atsuta Shrine (熱田神宮 Atsuta Jingū) is a Japanese Shinto shrine in Atsuta-ku, Nagoya. It is known as the second-most venerable shr...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Biwa: Encyclopedia - Biwa
A biwa (琵琶) is a Japanese short-necked fretted lute, and a close variant of the Chinese pipa. The biwa is the chosen instrument of Be...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Hotei: Encyclopedia - Hotei
Hotei or Bu-Dai (布袋羅漢 (pinyin:bù dài luó hàn) literally Calico Bag Arhat) is better known in the English-speaking world as t...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Konkokyo: Encyclopedia Ii - Konkokyo - Beliefs
In Konkokyo, everything is seen as being in profound interrelation with each other. God is not seen as distant or residing in heaven, but...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Yasukuni Shrine: Encyclopedia Ii - Yasukuni Shrine - History
Yasukuni Shrine was originally constructed in June 1869 by order of the Meiji Emperor to commemorate the victims of the Boshin War. It wa...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Yasukuni Shrine: Encyclopedia Ii - Yasukuni Shrine - History
Yasukuni Shrine was originally constructed in June 1869 by order of the Meiji Emperor to commemorate the victims of the Boshin War. It wa...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Nara Prefecture: Encyclopedia Ii - Nara Prefecture - Tourism
Many Jinja (Shinto shrines) and Buddhist temples, and kofun exist in Nara Prefecture, and many tourists are visiting there. Moreover, man...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Nara Prefecture: Encyclopedia Ii - Nara Prefecture - History
Historically, Nara Prefecture was also known as Yamato-no-kuni or Yamato Province. It is certain that a political force established at th...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Nara Prefecture: Encyclopedia Ii - Nara Prefecture - Geography
Nara Prefecture is located in the middle of the Kii Peninsula on the western half of Honshu, Japan. Nara Prefecture is part of the Kansai...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Shambhala Buddhism: Encyclopedia Ii - Shambhala Buddhism - The Shambhala Buddhist Community Today
Today the Shambhala Buddhist community is perhaps the largest community of Western practitioners of Tibetan Buddhism in the world. Presen...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Shambhala Buddhism: Encyclopedia Ii - Shambhala Buddhism - Distinguishing Characteristics Of Shambhala Buddhism
At the heart of the teachings of Shambhala Buddhism is the belief that "there is a natural source of radiance and brilliance in the world...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Shambhala Buddhism: Encyclopedia Ii - Shambhala Buddhism - History Of Shambhala Buddhism
The term "Shambhala Buddhism" as used to describe the larger tradition of the community founded by Trungpa Rinpoche came into use in arou...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Yasukuni Shrine: Encyclopedia Ii - Yasukuni Shrine - Controversy
The shrine honors as kami the spirits of those who have fought on behalf of the emperor. This includes about 1,000 POWs executed for war ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Yasukuni Shrine: Encyclopedia Ii - Yasukuni Shrine - Controversy
The shrine honors as kami the spirits of those who have fought on behalf of the emperor, regardless of whether they died in combat. Still...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Kakure Kirishitan: Encyclopedia Ii - Kakure Kirishitan - History
Kakure Kirishitans are called the "hidden" Christians because they continued to practice Catholicism in secret. They worshipped in secret...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Sake: Encyclopedia Ii - Sake - Ritual Uses
Sake is often drunk as part of Shinto purification rituals (compare with the use of red wine in the Catholic Eucharist). During World War...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Shirabyoshi: Encyclopedia Ii - Shirabyoshi - Attire And Appearance
Shirabyoshi were recognizable for the outfit they would wear, which was Shinto inspired. It truly was a man's outfit, as it featured: An...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Tendai: Encyclopedia Ii - Tendai - Tendai Doctrine
Tendai buddhism has several philosophical insights which allow for the reconciliation of Buddhist doctrine with aspects of Japanese cultu...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Ibaraki Prefecture: Encyclopedia Ii - Ibaraki Prefecture - Culture
Famous foods of Ibaraki include natto, of Mito, the watermelons produced in Kyowa (recently merged into Chikusei), and the chestnuts grow...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Judo: Encyclopedia Ii - Judo - History And Philosophy
The early history of Judo and that of its founder, Japanese polymath and educator Kano Jigoro (surname first in Japanese) (1860-1938), ar...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Kyoto: Encyclopedia Ii - Kyoto - Culture
Kyoto is considered the cultural center of Japan. During World War II when firebombing was conducted throughout the country, Kyoto and it...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - The Urantia Book: Encyclopedia Ii - The Urantia Book - Comparisons To Other World Religions
Numerous facets of the book are recognizeable in other world religions, such as Buddhism's teachings of compassion and peacefulness. Ther...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Prostitution In Japan: Encyclopedia Ii - Prostitution In Japan - History
As in all countries around the world, prostitution has been practiced in Japan since time immemorial. Shinto does not regard sex as a tab...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Democratic Party Of Japan: Encyclopedia Ii - Democratic Party Of Japan - History
The Democratic Party of Japan (DPJ) was formed on April 27, 1998. It was an merger of four previously independent parties that were oppos...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Japanese Sports: Encyclopedia Ii - Japanese Sports - History
The earliest sports in Japan were most likely archery and hunting. Kemari is known to have been played in Asuka period and sumo may be ev...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Iaido: Encyclopedia Ii - Iaido - History
The Tenshin Shoden Katori Shinto-ryu included iaijutsu in its curriculum in 15th century, and first schools dedicated exclusively to swor...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Imperial Japanese Army: Encyclopedia Ii - Imperial Japanese Army - Ideology
Japanese nationalism meant that the military was built around a concept of the time period: a Rich Country has a Strong Military. Nationl...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Democratic Party Of Japan: Encyclopedia Ii - Democratic Party Of Japan - History
The Democratic Party of Japan (DPJ) was formed on April 27, 1998. It was an merger of four previously independent parties that were oppos...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Shinshukyo: Encyclopedia Ii - Shinshukyo - The Role Of Judaism In Shinshūkyō
Though the mainstream of Shinshūkyō is based on the view of the world of Shinto, Buddhism or Sharmanism, a significant number of Shinsh...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Religion In Japan: Encyclopedia Ii - Religion In Japan - Religion And The State
Article 20 of the 1947 Constitution states, "Freedom of religion is guaranteed to all. No religious organization shall receive any privil...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Tenchi Muyo!: Encyclopedia Ii - Tenchi Muyo! - Main Characters
The names are in English order, with the surname after the given name. Their names also involve quite a bit of wordplay. One of the featu...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Munakata Fukuoka: Encyclopedia Ii - Munakata Fukuoka - History
The area which prospered by trade with China or Korea from ancient times. It has a world heritage candidate's Okinoshima in the territory...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Brazil: Encyclopedia Ii - Brazil - Religion
Main article: Religion in Brazil About 74% of the population in Brazil are Roman Catholic. Followers of Protestantism are rising in numbe...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Samurai: Encyclopedia Ii - Samurai - Philosophy
Philosophies of Buddhism and Zen, to the lesser extent Confucianism influenced the samurai culture as well as Shinto. Zen meditation beca...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Japanese Tea Ceremony: Encyclopedia Ii - Japanese Tea Ceremony - Tea Ceremony And Flower Arranging
Chabana (茶花, literally "tea flowers") is the simple style of flower arranging used in tea ceremony. Chabana has its roots in ikebana,...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Yamagata Prefecture: Encyclopedia Ii - Yamagata Prefecture - Tourism
The temple of Yamadera, carved into the mountainside near Yamagata City, is a major attraction. The Dewa Sanzan are three holy mountains ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Sodium Chloride: Encyclopedia Ii - Sodium Chloride - In Religion
There are thirty-two references to salt in the Bible, the most familiar probably being the story of Lot's wife, who was turned into a pil...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Sodium Chloride: Encyclopedia Ii - Sodium Chloride - In Religion
There are thirty-two references to salt in the Bible, the most familiar probably being the story of Lot's wife, who was turned into a pil...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Sound Symbolism: Encyclopedia Ii - Sound Symbolism - History Of Phonosemantics
Several ancient traditions exist which talk about an archetypal relationship between sounds and ideas. Some of these are discussed below,...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Sodium Chloride: Encyclopedia Ii - Sodium Chloride - In Religion
There are thirty-two references to salt in the Bible, the most familiar probably being the story of Lot's wife, who was turned into a pil...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Pornography In Japan: Encyclopedia Ii - Pornography In Japan - History
According to researchers, the concept of "pornography" emerged in the Edo period where every form of popular culture flourished. All form...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Japanese Funeral: Encyclopedia Ii - Japanese Funeral - Modern Funerals
Japanese funeral - After death. While Japan has a mixture of Shinto and Buddhist beliefs, funerals are almost always Buddhist ceremonie...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Sodium Chloride: Encyclopedia Ii - Sodium Chloride - In Religion
There are thirty-two references to salt in the Bible, the most familiar probably being the story of Lot's wife, who was turned into a pil...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Katana: Encyclopedia Ii - Katana - Technique
The katana is primarily a cutting weapon, rather than a stabbing one. The hilt of the katana is held two-handed with a small gap between ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Jedi: Encyclopedia Ii - Jedi - The Force
The Force is an energy field that is generated by all living organisms and permeates the universe and all things within. It is clearly in...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Jedi: Encyclopedia Ii - Jedi - The Force
The Force is an energy field that is generated by all living organisms and permeates the universe and all things within. It is clearly in...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - List Of Fictional Clergy And Religious Figures: Encyclopedia Ii - List Of Fictional Clergy And Religious Figures - Christianity
List of fictional clergy and religious figures - Roman Catholic Church. Adso of Melk (Benedictine)- The Name of the Rose novel & ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Shinto: Encyclopedia Ii - Shinto - Definition Of Shinto
Shinto is a difficult religion to classify. On the one hand, it can be seen as merely a highly sophisticated form of animism and may be r...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Shinto: Encyclopedia Ii - Shinto - Practice And Teaching Of Shinto
Shinto - Afterlife. Unlike many religions, one does not need to publicly profess belief in Shinto to be a Shintoist. Whenever a child i...   » Read the article

Article - Popular Pages Sitemap Iii - S
This is a sitemap for Popular Pages III - S . Click on a link and you will find multiple definitions and articles related to the word. ...   » Read the article