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The reason that adherents of Shinto religion do not seem to follow any rules is that they mainly believe in trusting the natural world instead of having a bunch of lists of rules. They do believe in the natural surroundings and that to be a good follower you must give yourself to the gods and go to the shrines to pray. The rules are not codified in the sense that lay persons are given written lists. However there are indeed rules of sorts in Shinto religion. There are many folk beliefs and resulting mores in Shinto that could be construed as rules. For example, the emphasis on purity and cleanliness as virtues result in certain widespread practices in Japan- such as the peeling of skin from fruits and vegetables before consumption, the removal of shoes before entering temples, shrines, and homes, daily cleaning of the body, cleansing of the mouth with spring water prior to visiting a Shinto shrine, the wearing of white by Shinto priests, thorough cleaning out of the home ("Spring Cleaning") on specific days of the year (not only of dirt and filth, but of evil energy/spirits that accompany it).
In addition, the reverence toward life, nature, ancestors, family, and community that Shinto emphasizes demands a certain way of life and living. Honesty, deference, inobtrusiveness, careful reflection on one's interactions and impact on all around them- these requirements are not always directly codified. Perhaps the fact that they are not strictly obvious are what keep adherents on their toes- the lack of obvious rules makes self-reflection and focus on proper living extremely important. Those who foolishly clash with nature tempt illness, injury, accidents, evil spirits, imbalance in their personal life, etc.
Shinto in modern times has been influenced and shared ideas with Confucian and Buddhist thought, and these religions/philosophies have simultaneously all become part of Japanese religious life.
A good source is - Understanding Shinto: Origins, Beliefs, Practices
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Who leads the Shinto followers in worship?
A Kannushi (Shinto Priest) - a keeper of a shrine.
Where did Shinto start?
Shinto (神道, shintō?) is the native religion of Japan and was once its state religion. It involves the worship of kami (神, kami?), spirits. Some kami are local and can be regarded as the spiritual being/spirit or genius of a particular place, but other ones represent major natural objects and processes: for example, Amaterasu, the Sun goddess, or Mount Fuji. Shinto is an animistic belief system.Most scholars agree that there was at least one migration from East Asia and perhaps another from Central Asia to the ancient Japanese Archipelago, though there is no consensus as to where Shinto first developed. Early Shinto can be traced back into the mists of the Jōmon period; the Ainu-jin practice of Ko-shinto is said to directly descend from the original Shinto. Some of the basical elements of modern Shinto have been traced also to the Yayoi period (c.300 BC-c.250 AD) as a cultural product of immigrants from China through the Korean Peninsula, who brought agricultural rites and shamanic ceremonies from the continent, which took on Japanese forms in the new environment. In the early centuries BC, diverse kami with no formal hierarchy or dependency between them were worshipped. Early ceremonies are thought to have included rocks forming a sacred space or altar (himorogi). There was no representation of the kami, for they were conceived as formless and pure. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shintoism
When was Obvious - LeToya song - created?
Obvious - LeToya song - was created on 2006-11-21.
Does Japan use music to worship?
First a bit of background on Japan and religion. There are several overlapping religious traditions that Japanese people observe. However, modern Japanese society is becoming increasingly secularized, and for some religion has taken on more of a cultural role than a spiritual role. Shinto is the native religion of the Japanese archipelago; it is a system of rituals centered around interaction with kami, spirits that followers of Shinto believe dwell in everything. Shinto uses music at shrines, in festivals, and during important life events such as weddings. Japanese people also practice Buddhism, which uses chanting to optimize one's mind for meditation. Hope that helped!
When was No More Rules created?
No More Rules was created on 2009-03-03.
What is Izanami's symbol?
There does not seem to be a specific symbol associated with Izanami. Izanami is a goddess of the Shinto religion, and she represents creation and death.
Who found Shinto'?
Yoshida Shinto
Does Mark Simone's hair piece seem obvious?
yes
What is the religion of Shinto?
Shinto is in Japan
Shinto shrines in America?
Tsubaki grand shrine in granite falls Washington is it as far as i know. It advertises itself as the only and they seem like experts.
What challenges did Shintoists face?
Well there are still shintoist just not as many take me for example im 12 and British but because i am shinto it is hard to pray because there are no shinto temples near me and there is the fact that we don't technically have rules but you must set up boundaries
What building is Shinto practiced in?
a Shinto shrine
Where was Shinto started?
Shinto was originated in Japan.
What is the language of Shinto religion?
Shinto is in Japan
What is the synonym for the word right?
honestly it doesnt seem obvious but correct is one
Another name for temple is Shinto?
No. Shinto is a system of spiritual beliefs/practices. But you can have Shinto shrines (temples).
Is Shinto polytheism or monotheism?
Shinto believes in polytheism.
