Shintoism as a religion does not have a position on the Buddha. Most Shintoists today also consider themselves Buddhists and hold the Buddha's teachings in high regard.
At shrines.
I think its another term for the Fat Buddha but I'm not sure
they are very big on NEW YEAR
yes they do
They do have Ceremonies and holidays.
Never. Buddha is not a deity. Some people may think of the Buddha in times of stress a "What wou;d Buddha do now?" moment. This is not, however, a request for intervention as is expected from Christian saints.
No, the Buddha is forgiving. But perhaps you need to think very carefully about why you are lying.
No. The Buddha was just a person who walked on the earth who found out how people could get to Nirvana. I honestly don't think that a single Buddhist thinks that the Buddha created the Earth.
Buddhists think the Buddha was an enlightened man who worked his way to an understanding of suffering and pain and developed a path away from these undesirable things. He then shared this understanding with others. Buddhists do not think of Buddha as a god, savior, Christ-figure. He can be honored and revered as a teacher and a leader, but not worshipped as a deity.
In japan but very rarely leave the country of origin
shintoists believe that when they die they eventually become one with the spirits and in turn, with nature to which all things return. shintoists believe that when they die they eventually become one with the spirits and in turn, with nature to which all things return. shintoists believe that when they die they eventually become one with the spirits and in turn, with nature to which all things return. shintoists believe that when they die they eventually become one with the spirits and in turn, with nature to which all things return. shintoists believe that when they die they eventually become one with the spirits and in turn, with nature to which all things return.
I think they believe in the Buddha like the Chinese