SHINTOISM religious beliefs and practices

religious beliefs and practices

1. List at least three examples of Filipino practices that show belief in unseen spirits.

2. WHAT IS FAITH?

3. “Belief and trust in loyalty to God, belief in the traditional doctrines of a religion, or firm belief in something for which there is no proof”

4. Human person who has faith will be moved to do something as a response to his or her faith. Faith must be accompanied by action

5. Hindus: believe that all our actions shall affect our fortunes in this life and the next. Buddhist: compelled to take the Eightfold Path. Confucians: strive to live their lives according to the moral way. Taoist: allow “things to take their natural course.” Shintoism: to live out their faith

6. Orizuru Monument of Sadako Sasaki and the Thousand Paper Cranes inJapan. Sadako Sasaki (1943-1955) was a Japanese girl who was diagnosed with leukemia caused by radiation exposure due to atomic bombing of Hiroshima.

7. If you want to create an origami design, what will you promote to the world?

8. SHINTOISM Shinto religion believe in sacred spirits or “gods” called kami . Considered as animistic religion . Shinto religion considered Japanese Emperor as “divine” , divinity does not mean they are supernatural beings but descended from the kami. Shinto means “way of the gods.”

9. L ocal kind of religion-an “ethnic religion.”

10. Shintoism espouses the belief that “human beings are basically good and has no concept of original sin.”

11. Kami Worship In Shinto, people are regarded as superior beings and everyone is considered a potential kami whose life is destined to be filled with blessings. It motivates people to accept life as it is and expect that life will be filled with blessings if only they will practice the necessary rituals and possess the right attitude. In general, kami may be classified into three types Clan ancestors; Kami who resides in elements and forces of nature; Souls of exceptional human beings

12. The Torii Gate is the most common symbol for Shintoism. It represents the transition between the world of humans and the world of the gods and goddesses. It is believed to help prepare the visitor for their interaction with the spirits by signifying the sacredness of the location. TORII GATE

13. Shinto shrine Is a structure whose main purpose is to house (enshrine) one or more Shinto kami (soul). People who visit the shrine come to pray for the souls of the dead, pay their respects to the enshrined kami and make offerings.

14. Yasukuni Shrine

15. WORSHIP AND OBSERVANCES Shintoism has no weekly service; instead, people visit shrines at their own convenience. Proper performances of rites and ceremonies are an important aspect of Shintoism.

16. Shinto Rites of Passage Hatsumiyamairi (First Shrine Visit)

17. Adult’s Day ( Seijin Shiki)

18. Ritual Purification (Meditative Practices) The Japanese observe the misogi , or ablutions (the act of washing one’s body part or part of it, usually for religious purposes). Another form of purification rites is the harai or exorcism (the expulsion of an evil spirit from a person or place), performed usually by a priest by swinging a purification wand. Another is the imi or abstentions (the act of restraining oneself from indulging in something), which are practices performed against impurity. After the purification rites, they are now ready to participate in the rites of offering and dedication. Prayers can be in the form of praise of the kami , request for protection, and appeal for blessings in their lives

19. CONCEPT OF PURE AND IMPURE Does not have a clear distinction between what is right & what is wrong. Death is considered as the worst form of impurity in Shinto. blood is regarded as impure. Shintoism strongly disapproved of the pollution of blood In general, the practice of purification in Shintoism mainly aimed at the removal of physical or external pollution, and had nothing to do with spiritual purification.

20. Concept of Death