Beliefs and Practices of Shinto

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In this paper the author highlights the ancient practices of Shinto, the well known Japanese religion.The paper addresses how Shinto has been shaped throughout history by a number of foreign influences, especially Chinese which is where its name comes from. The paper centres on Shinto,as a big network of interwoven traditions to create one large religion and identifies how it is still preserved in Japan today, where it is worshipped by many people.

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"Because of the variety of kami, there are many different forms of worship in the Shinto religion. Shinto worship focuses on respect for the kami and to experience a unity with that kami. It can take place at home, at shrines, or during large seasonal festivals in which entire communities join to celebrate special holidays. The kamidana is a small alter that is placed in the home and is a focal point of worship. It can contain many different things depending on the people that maintain it. Usually it will hold names of deceased people or a statue of a favorite deity or even items that they bring home from a shrine. Worship here is simple and often occurs daily."

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