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Shinto Shrines, 2002.
A look at the form and function of a typical Shinto shrine.
900 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 4 sources, $ 35.95
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This essay will explore the design of a typical Shinto shrine. We will approach the shrine like a visitor would, moving from general first impressions, then moving along the entrance to the shrine, and finally concluding at the religious center of the shrine.
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Shinto Shrine, 2006.
A review of shrines of Japanese design and culture.
1,350 words (approx. 5.4 pages), 3 sources, $ 53.95
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This analyzes the Shinto shrine, which consists of a number of architectural elements forming a complex Japanese design. Found mainly on the island of Japan, the shrine is a place of worship of the Shinto religion by the public as well as a place of religious practice and represents the home of a deity. The paper discusses the numerous Shinto shrines in Japan, the most famous being the Shrine of Ise but generally big or small, every community has their own shrine which is dedicated to the locally significant deity.
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"Ties That Bind" ( Leonard Helfgott ) and "A Year In The Life Of A Shinto Shrine" ( John Nelson ), 1999.
Compares cultural studies of the social history of Iranian carpets and the annual cycle of (Japanese) Shinto rituals.
2,700 words (approx. 10.8 pages), 2 sources, $ 95.95
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Leonard Helfgott and John K. Nelson have chosen very different vantage points from which to study the cultures of Iran and Japan. Yet Helfgott's study of the manufacture of carpets and Nelson's description of the annual cycle of activities at a Shinto shrine have several important points in common. Both authors deal with traditional practices that have involved and affected every level of their societies
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"Leonard Helfgott and John K. Nelson have chosen very different vantage points from which to study the cultures of Iran and Japan. Yet Helfgott's study of the manufacture of carpets and Nelson's description of the annual cycle of activities at a Shinto shrine have several important points in common. Both authors deal with traditional practices that have involved and affected every level of their societies. Both of these practices have been modified in ways that reflect broader cultural change. And both practices have unique and very significant roles in their respective societies today. But the two studies necessarily employ very different methodologies and seek different types of information. As a study of a major aspect of the material culture of Iran, Helfgott's Ties That Bind: A Social History of the Iranian Carpet deals with economic aspects of ..."
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The Shrines of Tutankhamen, 2002.
A detailed description of the findings in the Shrines of Tutankhamen by archaeologists in 1922.
2,444 words (approx. 9.8 pages), 5 sources, APA, $ 74.95
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By providing an in-depth description of what was found in the Shrines of Tutankhamen, the writer examines general Egyptian history of the era and of Tutankhamen's reign. The paper also explores the shrines from an artistic perspective.
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"Tutankhamun was one of the youngest kings in Egypt, but his tomb was one of the most detailed and beautiful tombs in all of Egypt. No one knows why such a young king was buried in such an elaborate tomb. It is hard to imagine what the young king must have been like in his years. He lived a very short life and died in 1323 B.C.
?From a dry, dusty, Upper Egyptian valley in the year 1922, the news of the discovery of the tomb of Tutankhamun flashed around the world and excited the imaginations of all who heard it.? On November 4th, 1922, the Tomb of Tutankhamun was found hidden beneath the foundations of Ramesses workmen?s huts. They were near the entrance of the tomb of Ramesses VI. The discovery of the tomb was made by Lord Carnarvon and Howard Carter."
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Ise Shrines, 1999.
Discusses the history, religious and cultural significance, architecture and the rebuilding ritual of this center of Shinto worship in Japan.
2,475 words (approx. 9.9 pages), 8 sources, $ 87.95
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"Every 20 years, for 1200 years, the fences and main buildings of the Ise Shrine have been completely rebuilt. The shrine, which is the center of Shinto worship in Japan, is of major importance in Japanese history. It represents the continuity and renewal of Shinto, of the authority of the imperial house, and of the traditions underlying Japanese architecture. In a tradition where wood, rather than stone, was always the principal building material, such a form of renewal is the only way that the shrine compound could have survived into the twentieth century. But the renewal means many things and the Ise shrine can only be understood when it is seen as the center of a complex interaction among power, religion, and aesthetics. It can only be fully appreciated, however, as an instance of a perfect blend of materials, forms, and site created as a tribute ..."
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Shinto and Japanese Society, 2006.
An in-depth analysis of Shinto and its role in current Japanese society.
2,904 words (approx. 11.6 pages), 12 sources, APA, $ 86.95
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This research paper traces the history of Shinto from the pre-historic times, discusses its philosophy and rituals and the extent to which it has influenced Japanese society. It discusses outside influences on Shinto, its revival after Meiji Restoration and how it was used to promote nationalism and military expansion. It also reviews Shinto's current status in Japan.
Table of Contents:
Early History of Shinto
Philosophy of Shinto
Kami Rituals
Shinto Shrines
Shinto Festival Processions
Outside Influences on Shinto
Revival of Shinto and Japanese Nationalism
The Current Status of Shinto
Conclusion
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"During these public processions, which are generally held on annual basis, a large object (supposedly containing the spirit of a local deity) is carried shoulder-high through the streets, in order to revitalize the community with its supernatural presence. The bearers of the deity are required to "purify" themselves by drinking large amounts of sake before taking part in the procession. The intoxicated state of the bearers together with the bulk of the object they carry, conveniently "ensures" that the object may crash into the home or a shop owned by a greedy merchant or an intolerable official. As the object's movement is supposed to be "guided" by a deity, no one can be held responsible for the damage caused."
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Shinto and Buddhism, 2006.
An analysis of the significance of Shinto and Buddhism in Japanese history and culture prior to 1850 AD.
2,864 words (approx. 11.5 pages), 7 sources, APA, $ 85.95
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This paper examines the early history of Shinto and its basic philosophy, the advent of Buddhism in Japan and its consolidation, and the significance of the two religions in Japanese history and culture. It focuses on how Shinto and Buddhism have effected history, culture, society and even politics in Japanese society.
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Shinto
Origin
The Shinto Philosophy
Early Shinto History
Buddhism in Japan
Origin and Early Development of Buddhism
Adapting to Local Cultures
Introduction of Buddhism in Japan
Consolidation of Buddhism in Japan
Influence of Buddhism and Shinto on Japanese Culture
Conclusion
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"Perhaps the most telling contribution of Buddhism on Japanese society was that it provided an intellectual stimulus to the Japanese people who were forced to think more profoundly about the problems of life. This stimulus also helped to lift Japan's native religion, Shinto, from the level of an animistic cult to a proper religion. For example, it was only in reaction to the sophistication of the Buddhism and its scriptures that the existing Japanese myths and legends were compiled into written record."
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Shinto, 2002.
History of Japan's native-grown religion.
1,350 words (approx. 5.4 pages), 10 sources, $ 47.95
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History of Japan's native-grown religion. Emphasis on sacredness of nature. Concept of the natural world & nature mysticism. Revival of Shinto during Meiji period & perceived connection to movement in Japan toward a militaristic nationalism. Ultranationalism & notion of Japanese inherent superiority. Government sponsored Shrine Shinto and the ancient tradition.
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"The history of Shinto, Japan's native-grown religion that predates the arrival of both Buddhism and Confucianism there, is embedded with a sacral conception of the land. This explains the erection of community shrines that represented "the creator or early owner of the land itself," as well as at various scenic spots in regions all across Japan.. Earhart notes in particular that Shinto borrowed from Buddhist tradition the mandala symbol of the universe but transformed it to give it "a typically 'this-worldly' Shinto coloring" by means of "a picture of the actual Japanese landscape." That transformation is consistent with what Earhart calls the "Shinto emphasis on the sacredness of nature.".
The Shinto writer Norinaga cites as the "universal principle of the world . . . that heaven and earth . . . were ..."
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The Political Economy of Commemoration: The Yasukuni Shrine, 2005.
A look at the way historical heroes are manipulated for political purposes based on the history of Japan's Yasukuni Shrine.
2,540 words (approx. 10.2 pages), 14 sources, MLA, $ 76.95
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Throughout the world, nations have used their history to help form a national identity. History has been manipulated by presenters and politicians to promote perceived societal ideals, to orientate political ideologies, and to build a power base. The paper examines how this ability is clearly seen in Japan and the Yasukuni Shrine. The paper shows that the shrine, founded in 1869, is the resting place of roughly 2.5 million Japanese who gave their lives in the service of their country dating from the Meiji Restoration period.
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"Since the end of the Pacific War, Japan has been rife with debate over the position of government with respect to the shrine. In 1979, the two sides became more divided with the enshrinement of fourteen class A war criminals at Yasukuni. Yet much of the controversy lies in the rhetoric used by the Japanese government and in the shrine. Far from admitting to the crimes of its kami and appeasing the progressives, the Yasukuni website claims that "there were also 1,068 'Martyrs of Showa' who were cruelly and unjustly tried as war criminals by a sham-like tribunal of the Allied forces (United States, England, the Netherlands, China and others)."
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Beliefs and Practices of Shinto, 2006.
An examination of the ancient Japanese religion of Shinto.
1,305 words (approx. 5.2 pages), 1 source, MLA, $ 44.95
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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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Japanese Shinto and the Principle of Purity, 2000.
1,185 words (approx. 4.7 pages), 5 sources, $ 40.95
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This paper looks at purity and the abhorrence of pollution as fundamental ideas in both early Japanese religion and mythology and examines how these religious principles of purity overlap with the general social customs and everyday matters.
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"The idea of purification is essential to the Japanese creation story as described in the Kojiki. After Izanami (She-Who-Invites) gives birth to the Kami of fire, she is burned and goes to the underworld. Izanagi (He-Who-Invites) enters the underworld in search of his wife and is horrified to see that ?she [is] much swollen, rotten matter [is] flowing from her, and maggots [are] swarming in her? (Wheeler 14). Izanagi is ?dismayed by the sight? and quickly flees from the underworld. He then says in regret, ?Truly, in coming to an abominable and corrupted land, I have brought upon myself ill luck, and must purify my person of its filth? (Wheeler 17). At this point in the Kojiki, a rather lengthy account of Izanagi?s purification ritual is described (Wheeler 17-19). This passage in the Kojiki illustrates the importance of purity in Japanese culture at the time of its writing."
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Chinese Architecture and Japanese Temple Design, 2002.
An examination of the iInfluence of Chinese architecture on the design of Japanese temples.
2,275 words (approx. 9.1 pages), 8 sources, $ 84.95
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This essay will argue that a key point of disagreement, and eventual harmonization, in this "conversation" revolved around the role of nature in the architecture of Japanese temples. While earlier Shinto models reflected a Japanese aesthetic of harmonization with nature, the Buddhist temple architecture imported directly from the Asian mainland emphasized a more abstract and monumental disregard for the natural environment. Through an analysis of the similarities and the differences of Japanese Shinto shrine and Buddhist temple design, this essay will outline the parameters of this conversation between native and foreign forms in Japanese architecture.
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Religion in Japanese Culture, 2007.
This paper discuses two major religions in Japanese culture---Shinto and Buddhism.
825 words (approx. 3.3 pages), 3 sources, MLA, $ 29.95
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This paper explains that religion in Japan is an amalgamation of various historical influences that has evolved over the last approximate 2000 years. The paper states that the major religions are Shinto, Daoism, Buddhism and more recently Christianity. The author points out that the historical relationship between Japan's imperial symbol and the Shinto faith is causing an ongoing international disturbance in contemporary foreign relations between Japan and its war-time victims. The paper relates that Buddhism, which has been predominant in Japan's culture because of its very early association with Confucianism, was never complicated by any connection with the divinity of the Emperor; thus, for Japan's neighbors, Buddhism is largely viewed as a common cultural thread.
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Overview
Shinto
Buddhism
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"Japan's Prime Minister, Junichiro Koizumi, has taken it upon himself to visit the Yasukuni Shinto Shrine in Japan on several occasions. Ostensibly, Koizumi's visits to the Yasukuni Shrine are to pay respects to Japan's war dead, which is a fairly innocuous act in itself but because of the religious, national, and historical combination of Shinto and the Japanese state, this act is viewed as disrespectful by Japan's war-time victims. Although Shinto had been associated with the state and the imperial throne since the 4th century A.D., in 1868 Shinto was made the official religion during the Meiji Restoration and in 1869 the Yasukuni Shrine was erected."
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The Role of Family in the Han Dynasty, 2002.
Compares how the family structure is portrayed in the Wu Liang Shrine to other works from the Han Dynasty period.
1,150 words (approx. 4.6 pages), 4 sources, $ 44.95
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This paper compares the image of the family structure as presented in the famous Wu Liang Shrine against the images of family life found in other selected texts. These additional texts are both from the same period of the Han Dynasty as the shrine, such as "The Grand Historian" by Sima Quian and art texts from the current day.
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The Japanese Other World, 2002.
A look at Japanese Shinto beliefs on the afterlife.
1,400 words (approx. 5.6 pages), 3 sources, $ 53.95
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This paper focuses on the beliefs regarding the other world or hereafter as expressed in the Japanese Shinto religion. In particular it examines the beings, which make up the other world and their impact on modern Japanese lives and rituals.
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