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The Shinto religion originated in .
-The spreading of Shinto was limited to Japan -spread through communication by words from person to person and cultural diffusion--Preaching
Unlike most other religions, Shinto has no real founder, no written scriptures, and no body of religious law (no bible-like things)
Is a kind of .
Gods/Spirits were called: . There were many of them so the Shinto people were: .
Son Godess- Amaterasu Omikami- highly worshiped
Influenced the creation of peaceful gardens during the Samurai Battles
No known founder- date: 500 BCE-Yamato Dynasty--popular around 700 AD
Ten Precepts of Shinto
Do not transgress the will of the gods. .
Do not offend by violating the decrees of the State.
Do not forget the profound goodness of the, gods, through which calamity and misfortunes are averted and sickness is healed. . .
Do not become angry even though others become angry. .
Do not bring blame to the teaching. . Common Shinto Prayer:
Our eyes may see some uncleanliness, but let not our mind see things that are not clean. Our ears may hear some uncleanliness, but let not our mind hear things that are not clean.
Common Shinto Beliefs: : Shinto believed that anything beautiful or found in nature had some spiritual meaning.
Holds a generally positive view towards human nature. : Shinto respected the people who came before them and lived for their pleasure.
All humanity regarded, “ Kami’s Child,” therefore all of humanity and . : by washing with water symbolically removes the impurities of ones mind. : Followers of Shinto take baths, wash their hands, and rinse out their mouths frequently.
Ceremonies designed to appeal to the Kamis.
Family is considered the main mechanism by which traditions are