Three Forms Of Shinto

Three Forms of Shinto
State Shinto
- became known as Jinja (shrine) to distinguish it from the more religious Skuha versions
- the grand imperial shrine at Ise was dedicated to the mother goddess of Japan, Amaterasu
- typical shrine consists of two buildings – inner and outer o made of unpainted wood and must be torn down and rebuilt every twenty years o the inner shrine is reserved for priests and government officials o objects of importance are held in the inner shrine
- offers modest offering and a short prayer when in the outer shrine
- it is an unwritten assumption that every loyal Japanese will try to visit the shrine at Ise at least once
- established to engender patriotism and loyalty toward the nation of Japan
- made the military leaders