This is the second part of a prize-winning essay by Mike Zdan, entered for the International Shinto Studies Association competition in 2011. For the first part, please click here.
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When the historic ginkgo at Tsurugaoka Hachimangu was uprooted … Read the rest
A couple of years ago I went to a talk about sounds used for healing purposes which involved Tibetan singing bowls. That sounds affect the human psyche is obvious enough when one thinks of how certain kinds of music … Read the rest
Thanks to Green Shinto supporter, A.J. Dickinson, for pointing out a collection of quotes in the Huffington Post about the compatibility of science and a religious outlook. Here follow a few interesting observations by members of the scientific community.
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The spring equinox is celebrated in Japan with Shunbun no hi, a national holiday. It was established in 1948 as a day for the admiration of nature and the love of living things. Prior to 1948, the vernal … Read the rest
Circle of Life by Chief White Cloud Talatawi
Man has a poor understanding of life. He mistakes knowledge for wisdom. He tries to unveil the Holy secrets of our Father, the Great Spirit. He attempts to impose his laws and … Read the rest
The inclusion of Shinto elements in manga and anime has been a notable feature of popular culture in contemporary Japan. The following is taken from a much longer posting by Jonathan Tappan, a software developer, which covers much of the … Read the rest
Joseph Campbell called Shinto ‘a religion of awe’, and for myself wonder is of the essence. It’s a natural response to the mystery of existence. Children typically have it, but adults lose the sense of wonder through being mired down … Read the rest
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