Shinto originated in China before becoming a Japanese religion. It is an ancient religion. Shinto’s history specifies “that everyone who is Japanese is related to the creators of the island, (Durham, B. 2018).” This religion has no holy scripture, founder or specific instructions (Durham, B. 2018). “Shinto is a religion of formal rituals and inner feelings more than of doctrines, ethics, and organization (Voorst, 2013).” It didn’t get its name until much later so it wasn’t confused with Buddhism as man Shintoist practice both religions (Voorst, 2013). Buddhism has concise doctrine. “Shinto has no clear teaching or doctrine. Because of this, it is sometimes said that “Shinto is a doctrine-free religion,” and although this is not entirely wrong, it does not mean there is nothing there at all (Toji, K. 2016).” Regardless of having sound doctrine or not, Shinto is an effervescent religion regularly practiced all throughout Japan. The leader of Shinto is the emperor of Japan (Durham, B. 2018).
The Japanese islands are known as The Land of the Rising Sun, and is considered divine (Durham, B. 2018) to all of Japan. The Japanese people believe in being faithful in life now and stress the importance of human kindness for all. …show more content…
Compared to faith- or text-based religions, an important difference here is that in Japan it is a physical embodiment of behaviors-rather than cognitive reasoning or morals that stem from doctrines or theologies-that reflects concern for well-being (Roemer, M. K., 2010).” Meditation, sacred places, quiet time to cleanse their body, mind, and spirit are popular practices of Shinto. During these quiet times, they reach out to their ancestors for advice. Every person has a mentor and that mentor is an ancestor in the spiritual
The Japanese islands are known as The Land of the Rising Sun, and is considered divine (Durham, B. 2018) to all of Japan. The Japanese people believe in being faithful in life now and stress the importance of human kindness for all. …show more content…
Compared to faith- or text-based religions, an important difference here is that in Japan it is a physical embodiment of behaviors-rather than cognitive reasoning or morals that stem from doctrines or theologies-that reflects concern for well-being (Roemer, M. K., 2010).” Meditation, sacred places, quiet time to cleanse their body, mind, and spirit are popular practices of Shinto. During these quiet times, they reach out to their ancestors for advice. Every person has a mentor and that mentor is an ancestor in the spiritual