61. Shinto | OMF Prayer Point. OMF student worker Caroline Ringrose says the aim of the Thai student work is to see active Christian student witness on every campus in Central Thailand. http://www.omf.org/omf/uk/asia/religions/shinto

OMF: Serve ASIA UK US Australia Cambodia Canada Deutschland Japan Nederland New Zealand Philippines Schweiz Singapore Taiwan Thailand Breakthrough Buddhism Hong Kong Site tools home contact site map basket Search Search this site: Site Navigation OMF at Work Asia Get Involved About OMF Prayer Point Eunice Burden continues to report new interest in the Home Bible Seminary. She is working on updating the materials and grateful to the Thai people who have offered to help. Pray for Eunice teaching groups in five centres, and pray that HBS will become self-generating, with leaders teaching leaders how to deliver the course. OMF.org UK Asia Religions > Shinto In this section Asia Religions Shinto Islam ... Animism Shinto History and origins Shinto is a mix of ancient religions and religious rites which have been followed in Japan since prehistoric times. The first Shinto writings date from the early 8th century AD and describe myths, prayers and religious rites. However, it is not known how accurately these descriptions record early religious practices and beliefs. It appears that the ancient religions of Japan were animistic, focused on a supernatural force inherent in nature. The agricultural year and phases of the moon were important, as was clan loyalty. Local shamans represented the gods (

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63. Shinto Some Background on shinto. In Japanese mythology there was One in the beginning of the Universe, then the One split into two Heaven and Earth. From Heaven appeared the Kami http://www.fox-moon.com/shinto.html

Home About Me Ancient Deities Being a High Priest/ess ... Email Eidolon Moon Some Background on Shinto In Japanese mythology there was One in the beginning of the Universe, then the One split into two: Heaven and Earth. From Heaven appeared the Kami, and the last two were male and female; Inzanagi and Inzanami. These two looked down from the pillar of heaven and stirred the primordial waters to create the Islands of Japan, then the Kami who became the ancestral deities of the various clans. Here is a basic belief that humanity and nature are the offspring of the same parents, and this view requires us to reflect on our conduct and treatment of the Earth. I was drawn to this religion due to my heritage, I am terribly proud to be Japanese with such an awesome tapestry of history behind it. The witch side of me also enjoys the fact that Shintoism is the only major religion that worships a female deity- Amaterasu Omikami, the Sun Goddess. She is considered the ancestral deity of the Emperor and Her symbol, the rising sun, still adorns Japan's flag. Amaterasu also takes pride of place in every family shrine. Shinto is a faith that is based on the belief that the many kami cooperate, and Jinja Shinto then unites and harmonizes the various kinds of kami. To me that means all kami, all deity, be it Wiccan, Buddhist, Indian, Christian, etc. So, what is Shinto? The name is from the Chinese characters Shin (divinity) and Tao (the way or path) meaning the Way of the Gods in Japan it is also called Kami-no-michi. ‘Kami’ is often translated as God or Gods, but that is a blanket term for all divine spirits. For those who worship the kami, Shinto is a collective noun denoting all faiths. The religion itself was founded between 2500-3000 years ago and is generally believes to have coalesced into a cohesive path around 500 BCE. Originally, it was an amorphous mix of nature worship, fertility cults, divination techniques, and shamanism. However, it is more than a religion; it is an amalgam of attitudes, ideas, and ways of doing things. For the Japanese it is a personal faith and a communal way of life.

64. SHINTO IN EUROPE Welcome to the site of shinto in Europe. Choose the language of your choice, Japanese, English or Dutch. http://www.shinto.nl/

var xr_xr=document.getElementById("xr_xr") Welcome to the site of Japanese Dutch Shinzen Foundation, the home of Shinto in Europe. We aim to introduce the ancient Japanese tradition of Shinto to the Western world. Since 1981 we have established a Shinto shrine in Amsterdam, the Netherlands. Dutch shinto master Paul de Leeuw MA has studied in 1979 in the Yamakage Shinto Shrine Kireigu, Aichi-ken, Japan where he received - as the first not-Japanese person - the license of kannushi. He is officially entitled to perform shinto-ceremonies. To learn more about our activities and history, please continue your visit on this English site or select another language of your choice: Japanese or Dutch. HOME News Related news General Information Hatsumode - Newyear ... Inauguration

65. El Shinto Y La Vida De Los Japoneses . Artículo En Sappiens.com Art culo sobre las creencias b sicas de esta religi n, clasificaci n y variantes, por Jos M rmol. http://www.sappiens.com/sappiens/comunidades/cianarti.nsf/El shinto y la vida de

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69. The Electronic Passport To Shinto shinto is the traditional faith of the Japanese people. Discover religious beliefs in Japan in the Electronic Passport at www.mrdowling.com http://www.mrdowling.com/616-shinto.html

HOME TIME AND SPACE PREHISTORY MESOPOTAMIA ... Homogeneity Shinto Earthquakes, volcanoes, and typhoons make Japan a land of many violent forces. The ancient Japane se developed a great respect for nature. Their beliefs are called "Shinto," or the "way of the gods." The ancient Japanese believed the gods created Japan as a special group of islands. They sent many kami, or lesser gods, to govern the land. Kami were supernatural forces with power over the mountains, the forests, the winds, and the sea. Shinto teaches that the world is filled with spirits that reside in nature. Amaterasu was the goddess of the sun, and her brother, Susano-o, was the storm god. The two quarreled often. Amaterasu sent her grandson, Ninigo, to rule over the Japanese islands. Ninigi was assisted by the kami, whose children became the Japanese people. The Japanese people believed they were the children of supernatural forces, and their emperor descended by Amaterasu. These beliefs helped to bond the Japanese as a culture that kept outsiders away. They were also a factor in Japan's entry into World War II. Religion is no longer the focus of daily life for most Japanese people. When Japan lost World War II, the American army forced the Japanese emperor to declare that he was not a god. Many Shinto shines remain, but they are not visited as often as they were before the war. Only 3% of the Japanese people are Christians, but the biggest holiday in Japan is now Christmas, a celebration that has no relationship with Japanese tradition.

70. Welcome To Sugawara Budo Philippines Also offers Katori shinto Ryu and Tai Chi. Includes class schedule and related links. http://www.sugawarabudoph.com

Home About Us Schedule Gallery ... Links Welcome to the Home of Sugawara Budo Philippines The official website of Tetsutaka Sugawara Sensei and the Sugawara Martial Arts Institute of Japan in Manila, Philippines. Sugawara Sensei established the Philippine dojo in January 1998, teaching Aikido and the classical Japanese sword school Tenshin Shoden Katori Shinto-ryu * ANNOUNCEMENT * 29 June 2009 Katori class for Saturdays 7-9pm is now open! Limited slots available. Please inquire by phone or email. Sugawara Budo Philippines Fr. Rafael Cortina Sports Center Xavier School 64 Xavier St., Greenhills West San Juan City, Metro Manila Mobile: +63-917-8545227 Sugawara Sensei seminar, February 2009 Philippine time: 06:08, Nov 17, 2010 / IP: 74.53.43.98 or (none) Site designed by

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