Shinto: Frequently Asked Questions
What is Shinto?
Shinto is the original folk religion of Japan. Sometime after Buddhism arrived from China and Korea around 600 AD, the name “Shinto” was coined to describe the indigenous beliefs practiced since before recorded history. Shinto means “the way of the gods,” to distinguish it from “the way of Buddha.” Traditional Shinto wedding at Ikuta Shrine in Kobe (left); spring service at Moto Ise Shrine not far from Ayabe.
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Is Shinshu Shinto?
Shinto is the native religion of Japan based on kami or spirit worship. Though it has been influenced by Buddhism (and has influenced Buddhism in return), strictly speaking, it is not a Buddhist school.
Source: www.djbuddha.org
How is Oomoto like Shinto?
The importance of harmony among nature, humans, and gods is a key belief of both. Oomoto’s rituals, architecture, and vestments are based on the ancient original practices that became known as Shinto.
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How is Oomoto different from Shinto?
Shinto is polytheistic, believing there are many gods – or kami. Oomoto teaches that many kami do exist, but they all come from the same Supreme God of the Universe, so in effect there is just one God. When Oomoto followers pray to a particular kami by name they understand this is just one manifestation of the single God. Even the name “Oomoto” emphasizes this point. It translates as “Great Source” or “Great Origin.”
Source: www.oomoto.or.jp
What is the ranking system in Shinto Muso-ryu jo?
Shinto Muso-ryu jo does not have a "ranking" system, per se, but rather a series of four "certificates of recognition. " In order these are: Okuiri, Shomokuroku, Gomokuroku, and Menkyo Kaiden. It takes quite a while to earn any of these, but that's okay, because the reward is not so much in the certificate as in the many lessons gleaned during the course of daily training itself.
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Was ist das Besondere an "Katori Shinto Ryu"?
"Katori Shinto Ryu" ist sehr authentisch und wurde als einzige Kampfkunst 1960 von der japanischen Regierung als "unverletzliches besonderes Kulturgut" ausgezeichnet.
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Gibt es bekannte Persönlichkeiten, die "Katori Shinto Ryu" ausgeübt haben?
In der japanischen Geschichte gibt es einige berühmte Samurai, die sich mit dem Studium von "Katori Shinto Ryu" beschäftigt haben, z.B. Japans Einiger im 16. Jahrhundert Oda Nobunaga und Toyotomi Hideyoshi. Auch Tsukahara Bokuden der Gründer der "Kashima Shinto Ryu" hat sich in "Katori Shinto Ryu" geübt.
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I've never seen nenju is used in Shinto. Don't they ever use nenju?
No, nenju is not used in Shinto. But many Shinto people take nenju with them at oneÕs funeral in order to be on good terms with their neighbours.
Source: www.yasuda-nenju.com
