Shintoism

By: Ms. Susan M. PojerBy: Ms. Susan M. PojerHorace Greeley HS Horace Greeley HS

Chappaqua, NYChappaqua, NY

By: Ms. Susan M. PojerBy: Ms. Susan M. PojerHorace Greeley HS Horace Greeley HS

Chappaqua, NYChappaqua, NY

ShintoShintoShintoShinto

PolytheismPolytheism

AncestorWorshipAncestorWorship

Hyper-Nationalism

Hyper-Nationalism

The Worldof the kami

The Worldof the kami

Minimizesin &guilt

Minimizesin &guilt

Great

CreatorGreat

Creator

Amaterasu : Sun Goddess

Amaterasu : Sun Goddess

Union of Izanami & IzanagiUnion of Izanami & Izanagi

Wedded Rocks at Futami no Ura

Wedded Rocks at Futami no Ura

Tree kami surrounded by sacred boundariesTree kami surrounded by sacred boundaries

Torii Gate, Miyajima Island

Torii Gate, Miyajima Island

Torii Gate in WinterTorii Gate in Winter

Torii GateTorii Gate

A Tunnel of Torii GatesInari Mt., Kyoto

A Tunnel of Torii GatesInari Mt., Kyoto

Torii GongTorii Gong

Shinto Temple – “worship hall”

Shinto Temple – “worship hall”

Shinto PriestShinto Priest

Traditional Shinto Wedding Today

Traditional Shinto Wedding Today

Prayers, Thoughts, & Wishes

at a Shinto Shrine

Prayers, Thoughts, & Wishes

at a Shinto Shrine

Ojizo: Memorials for the Unborn

Ojizo: Memorials for the Unborn

Shinto Subway ShrineShinto Subway Shrine

Hot Sand Bath at Takegahara Onsen,

Beppu

Hot Sand Bath at Takegahara Onsen,

Beppu

Origins in the Nara Period (710-Origins in the Nara Period (710-794)794)

Origins in the Nara Period (710-Origins in the Nara Period (710-794)794)

Japanese Baths:Grandma & Grandson

Japanese Baths:Grandma & Grandson

Noh Theater : 8-man chorusNoh Theater : 8-man chorus

Noh TheaterNoh Theater

The PlayThe PlayAoi no UeAoi no UeThe PlayThe PlayAoi no UeAoi no Ue

Noh TheaterNoh Theater

TraditionalTraditionalWeepingWeepingGestureGesture

TraditionalTraditionalWeepingWeepingGestureGesture

Woman Heavenly-beingWoman Heavenly-beingDemonnessDemonness Woman Heavenly-beingWoman Heavenly-beingDemonnessDemonness

   Old Man WarriorOld Man Warrior Demon Demon GodGod    Old Man WarriorOld Man Warrior Demon Demon GodGod

Morph to Kabuki ActorMorph to Kabuki Actor

Kabuki TheaterKabuki Theater

Bunraku PuppetsBunraku Puppets

Bunraku PuppetsBunraku Puppets

Chanoyu : Tea Ceremony

Chanoyu : Tea Ceremony

Tea Ceremony Equipment

Tea Ceremony Equipment

Green TeaGreen Tea

A Japanese Tea Master

A Japanese Tea Master

A Japanese Tea House

A Japanese Tea House

Origami : The Art of Japanese Paper

Folding

Origami : The Art of Japanese Paper

Folding

Origami : The Art of Japanese Paper

Folding

Origami : The Art of Japanese Paper

Folding

Haiku : 17-syllable poem

Haiku : 17-syllable poem

Matsuo Basho, Master of HaikuMatsuo Basho, Master of Haiku

Spring departs.Birds cryFishes' eyes are filled with tears.

Spring departs.Birds cryFishes' eyes are filled with tears.

Calligraphy Calligraphy

Ikebana : The Art of Japanese Flower

Arranging

Ikebana : The Art of Japanese Flower

Arranging

Tallest --> Heaven

Middle --> Man

Smallest --> Earth

Tallest --> Heaven

Middle --> Man

Smallest --> Earth

Bonzai : A Unique Method of Meditation

Bonzai : A Unique Method of Meditation

Japanese Zen Rock Garden

Japanese Zen Rock Garden

Japanese Zen Rock Garden

Japanese Zen Rock Garden

Shinto in Modern Furniture

Shinto in Modern Furniture

Simplicity!Simplicity!

Japanese Sand Garden

Japanese Sand Garden

Japanese Sand Garden

Japanese Sand Garden

ARIGATO!ARIGATO!