Spirit of Shinto (eBook)

Finding Nature and Harmony on Japan's Sacred Path

Héctor García (Autor)

eBook Download: EPUB

2025
160 Seiten
Tuttle Publishing (Verlag)
978-1-4629-2546-9 (ISBN)

Infos

An immersive look at Japan's indigenous religion and how it can impact daily lives.In The Spirit of Shinto, longtime Japan resident and bestselling author Hector Garcia (Ikigai: the Japanese Secret to a Long and Happy Life and The Book of Ichigo Ichie) offers an engaging introduction to the history, principles, and continuing influence of Shintoism in Japan. Garcia takes readers on a time traveling journey to witness Shinto's rich history and enduring cultural influence firsthand, as well as to discover ways Shinto can help us find harmony with nature and each other as we navigate our daily lives.This unique book provides:A fun, accessible introduction to Shintoism, including its history, mythology, gods, symbols, shrines, and rituals, beginning with a captivating time travel adventureInsight into Shinto's influence in the West, particularly through popular anime, manga, and video games, highlighting its presence in contemporary culturePractical "e;life lessons"e; on integrating Shinto concepts into everyday life to find harmony with nature and foster a deeper respect for othersAn examination of how Shinto rituals and symbolism can refresh the human spirit and offer guidance for personal growthGarcia's book underscores the things we all seeka world that values and preserves nature and respects all living beings. Whether you're passionate about Japanese culture and spirituality or intrigued by its representation in anime and manga, this book is a compelling read that connects past and present in meaningful ways.

Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 20.5.2025
• Übersetzer: Russel Andrew Calvert
• Zusatzinfo: including 40 b&w images and 16 pages of color images
• Sprache: englisch
• Maße: 130 x 130 mm
• Themenwelt: Geisteswissenschaften ► Geschichte ► Regional- / Ländergeschichte
• Themenwelt: Geschichte ► Teilgebiete der Geschichte ► Religionsgeschichte
• Themenwelt: Geisteswissenschaften ► Philosophie ► Östliche Philosophie
• Themenwelt: Geisteswissenschaften ► Religion / Theologie ► Weitere Religionen
• Themenwelt: Technik ► Architektur
• Schlagworte: Kami world religion self-help belief system practical life lesson concept daily life living nature spirituality fundamental shrine worship festival traditions gods divine being connect spread peace harmony zen buddhism mental health wabi sabi ikigai
• ISBN-10: 1-4629-2546-4 / 1462925464
• ISBN-13: 978-1-4629-2546-9 / 9781462925469