Principal Beliefs
What type of religion is Shinto
Polytheistic
What is the name of the ritual cleanliness that is not Misogi
Imi
What is the name of the sacred Space where the "deities" dwell and are worshipped
Shrine
What is the name of the Shinto Deities (Gods)
Kami
Who did the Kagura originate from
Ame-no-uzume
What is the name of the practice of visiting a shrine
omairi
When understood, what types of souls does the Kami posses?
Gentle and Assertive
What are the two names of the purification rituals
Misogi Harai and Misogi Suho
What must a person do before entering a Shrine
Purify left hand, right hand then mouth using a ladle filled with water
Outline the four affirmations
1. To hold on to tradition and the family
2. To love nature
3. To maintain physical cleanliness
4. To practice matsuri
What is the name of the oldest known ritual dance and why is it performed
The Kagura is performed to draw the kami out of natural or ceremonial objects.
List purposes for specific shrines
Shrines for pregnant women or shrines in homes and offices to ward off evil spirits and protect buildings
Outline what Morality and Magokoro means to the Shinto religion
Morality - focuses on common good and places emphasis on upholding basic human rights through ethical values
Magokoro - the attainment of magokoro, a bright, pure, upright and sincere mind, is the means by which these ethical values are cultivated. The way to attain magokoro is to become increasingly aware of the divine presence in everything, by striving to reach one's full human potential, and by nurturing one's relationships.
What happens during the ritual of Harai
A ceremony is conducted at the Shrine, where the Kami is worshipped through prayer and the giving of various foods and other offerings such as food
What are the 2 purposes of the "Shrine"