Shintoism
What are Kami in Shintoism?
What do all Zen Buddhists strive for?
Enlightenment
What are the big red gates in shrines called?
Torii
How often do they rebuild the Ise Shrine?
2 decades/20 years
Why is japan only 20-30% inhabited?
Because most of the terrain is mountainous (short supply of flat land)
Does Shintoism have a founder?
No
Where did idea of Zen Buddhism originate?
The idea of Zen Buddhism originated in India
Why are shrines often surrounded by a grove of trees?
Because sacred presence is felt within the grove
What are the roofs made out of in the Ise Shrine? (General term of the plant)
Reeds
What form of proteinic food is Japan heavily reliant on?
What is the record of ancient matters called?
Kojiki
What do the rocks represent in Zen Gardens?
Represent mountains and other natural features
What are the bells for?
To cleanse the area for the arrival of Kami
How much money does it take to rebuild the Ise Shrine in 2013?
500 million
How much of Japan is covered by forests?
67%
Who is the sun god/sun kami in Shintoism?
When was the founder of Buddhism born?
563 B.C.E
Where are the Kami placed in shinres?
Honden/Main hall
Why don't they use nails in the Ise Shrine?
Earthquakes are prone in Japan
What are the 4 main Islands of Japan?
Hokkaido, Honshu, Shikoku, and Kyushu.
Who has authority in Shintoism?
Shamans male and female
What are the 3 schools of Buddhism? (2/3 for credit, double if all 3)
Theravada, Mahayana, Vajrayana,
What are the guardian animals for the shrines called?
Komainu
Why is the renewal process important in the Ise Shrine?
It creates a distinction between Shintoism and Buddhism
What seas and oceans border Japan?
Pacific Ocean, Sea of Okhostsk, Sea of Japan, East China Sea