Shinto

In Our Time: Religion

Historians discuss kami, shrines, ritual, coexistence with Buddhism, imperial institutions, nationalism, and the changing category now called Shinto.

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STARTING FRAMEHistorical study of Japanese religion

EXPLORESReligions & Wisdom Traditions

ENGAGEMENT EFFORTModerate

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You want a compact historical orientation before treating Shinto as timeless nature spirituality.

A 2011 academic panel rather than practitioner guide. Terms such as religion, belief, god, and spirit require caution across languages and periods.