SHINTO AND BHUDDISM

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 SHINTO BELEIFS AND
PRACTICES

• Shinto means 'way of the gods.’

• Shinto is the native Japanese religon
• Belief in kami, spirit beings of nature and ancestors.
• Worship at shrines, marked by torii gates.
• Value on purity and cleanliness.
• Emphasis on family traditions and rituals.
• Love of nature as a way to connect with the divine.
• Celebrate life through religious
 BUDDHISM - BELIEFS AND
PRACTICES

Buddhism came to Japan from China and Korea.

Zen Buddhism is popular, focusing on meditation and self-

discipline.
Meditation is about seeking enlightenment and clearing the
mind.
Zen influences arts, labor, and even archery.

The tea ceremony is a Zen practice for focus and calm.

• Differences:
• Shinto worships kami and has Japanese roots,
while Buddhism came from other countries.
• Shinto focuses on nature, cleanliness, and
traditions. Buddhism emphasizes meditation
and simplicity.

DIFFERENCES
• Similarities: AND
• Both seek a connection with the divine and SIMILARITIES
emphasize self-improvement.
• They have their rituals and festivals.
• They've shaped Japanese culture.
 COMPARISON TO ISLAM
Differences with Islam:
• Shinto and Buddhism are
polytheistic (many gods), while
Islam is monotheistic (one God).
• Their rituals are different from
Islamic practices.
• Shinto and Buddhism started in
Asia, while Islam began in the
Middle East.
Similarities with Islam:
• All value spirituality and self-
discipline.
• They have their own rituals and
festivals that are important to
their cultures.
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