RELIGION COMPARISON

Religion Comparison

Religion Comparison

Introduction

Japanese religions, including Buddhism and Shintosim are rich and complex, and contain a number of trends that can be a puzzle condradictory Westerner. Amongst the Shinto tradition is the "natural" religion of Japan. Also in the center is Buddhism, Indian religions that began in Japan in the sixth century from Korea and China. Throughout Japan's history, it is these two religions that have contributed the most understanding of the Japanese themselves and their environment, and also in many important events.

Discussion

Shinto, meaning "the way of the gods", is the indigenous faith of the Japanese people. It started around the year 2500-3000. It has three sects, each with one of the founders different. He has many writings, including Kokiji (Record of Ancient Matters), Nikong (Chronicles of Japan), Yengishiki (Yengi Institutes of time), and collections of 10,000 sheets. It has about 30 million adherents, but most are also Buddhists. We are the object of worship in Shinto. They are the holy spirit, and they can take different forms such as natural elements like the sun, mountains, trees, rocks, and air, or abstract things like fertility, but also ancestors national hero, and the protectors of the family lineage. Japan's accession to Shinto is not surprising, since different physical forces are often at work in the archipelago. It shows the connection of the population at the beginning of nature. There are many typhoons, tsunamis, volcanic eruptions, earthquakes and the Japanese cult that invisible forces of nature rule their lives. At first, only Shinto We worship nature, but now we adore shrines. Shintoists had the idea to use the Buddhist shrines. These shrines are usually simple buildings surrounded. Tree Here's an example:

Buddhist rituals are performed by Shinto priests, private individuals who may marry and have kids. There are priests, even women. The priest was supported by Miko ladies, young white kimono. They must be unmarried, and often girls Preist. Moreover, unlike Western religions, there are no absolutes, although there is a goddess, Amaterasu Omikami, the sun goddess.

Shintoism is an optimistic faith. It is believed by his followers that all beings are basically good, and that all evil is caused by evil spirits. The purpose of ritual is to avoid evil spirits by purification, offerings and prayers. However, death is regarded as evil in Shinto, and most of the work as funeral was performed using Buddhist rituals.

Shinto has had a major impact ...