
A Brief History of Shinto
KJ Smith
This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.
A Brief History of Shinto
Explore Japan's ancient spiritual heart and discover the indigenous faith that has shaped an entire civilization for over two millennia.
Shinto, "the way of the gods," represents one of the world's oldest continuous religious traditions—a unique spiritual path that sees the sacred in nature, honors ancestral spirits, and celebrates the divine presence in everyday life. This illuminating journey through Shinto's rich history reveals how an ancient animistic faith evolved to become the spiritual foundation of Japanese culture, surviving Buddhism's arrival, weathering political upheavals, and adapting to the modern world.
This accessible exploration reveals Shinto not merely as a religion, but as a living worldview that emphasizes purity, gratitude, and reverence for the natural world. Through engaging storytelling and cultural insight, discover how this indigenous faith helped forge Japanese identity while offering timeless wisdom about humanity's relationship with nature and the sacred.
Duration - 33m.
Author - KJ Smith.
Narrator - Digital Voice Madison G.
Published Date - Sunday, 05 January 2025.
Copyright - © 2025 Ashleigh Robertson ©.
Location:
United States
Networks:
KJ Smith
Digital Voice Madison G
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This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice. A Brief History of Shinto Explore Japan's ancient spiritual heart and discover the indigenous faith that has shaped an entire civilization for over two millennia. Shinto, "the way of the gods," represents one of the world's oldest continuous religious traditions—a unique spiritual path that sees the sacred in nature, honors ancestral spirits, and celebrates the divine presence in everyday life. This illuminating journey through Shinto's rich history reveals how an ancient animistic faith evolved to become the spiritual foundation of Japanese culture, surviving Buddhism's arrival, weathering political upheavals, and adapting to the modern world. This accessible exploration reveals Shinto not merely as a religion, but as a living worldview that emphasizes purity, gratitude, and reverence for the natural world. Through engaging storytelling and cultural insight, discover how this indigenous faith helped forge Japanese identity while offering timeless wisdom about humanity's relationship with nature and the sacred. Duration - 33m. Author - KJ Smith. Narrator - Digital Voice Madison G. Published Date - Sunday, 05 January 2025. Copyright - © 2025 Ashleigh Robertson ©.
Language:
English
INTRODUCTION
Duration:00:02:23
ORIGINS OF SHINTO
Duration:00:03:59
SHINTO AND MYTHOLOGY
Duration:00:04:47
SHINTO AND BUDDHISM
Duration:00:04:21
SHINTO IN MEDIEVAL JAPAN
Duration:00:03:50
SHINTO AND THE TOKUGAWA
Duration:00:03:58
SHINTO AND THE MEJI RESTORATION
Duration:00:03:41
SHINTO IN MODERN JAPAN
Duration:00:03:24
RITUALS, FESTIVALS, AND SHRINE ARCHITECTURE
Duration:00:03:15