Here in 1st of January 2023 , I love this type of narrations (and documentaries) they are so warm and informative and their simplicity is what I want and need in modern narrations
Hmmmmm instead of paying attention to the subject of the video “what is Shinto?” You instead focused on or were distracted by the music. Interesting, since the subject of the video is not the music.
Thank you so much for sharing this. As a UK pagan animist Druid, I am reminded of the extraordinary similarities between my own path and the Shinto way. As a dear friend from the Dakota nation in the US would say, Mitakuye Owasin - we are all related. Bendithion Llawen/|\Many Blessings
Imagine a Jazz Bar and their are Jazz bands sitting together taking turns playing music. While they are waiting their turn, they are enjoying listening to each other. They all share one thing, their love for music. Their is no sense of competition or despise for each other. And this process continues after each turn. Reverence is there in that Jazz Bar. "Reverence is having the right amount of respect, awe, and shame" -Paul Woodruff.
@younguy1979 The early Japanese miko was an important figure who associated with the ruling class. "In addition to her ritual performances of ecstatic trance", writes Kuly (2003:199), "she performed a variety of religious and political functions." For example, the Heian statesman Fujiwara no Kaneie consulted with Kamo Shrine miko before he made important decisions. (Found this in Wikipedia.)
@Naruava It wasn't really a question, it was more of a statement. And what I was reffering with "Shinto is making more sense" is that they don't have so called "facts" it's all myths and legends of old tales that no one really belives... unless your really young or extremely old... or was actully there (if that was possible).
nice video. Greetings and respect from a European polytheist, who follows the native Slavic religion. I think that polytheist ethnic religions are the best ones and I hold respect for Japanese that they are faithful to their own. Slava (Glory) to your and my Gods and Goddesses!! PS. do Shintoists in any way cooperate with polytheists from other cultures? It would be an interesting experience to met some of you...
search for '雅楽：越天楽 Gagaku:Etenraku'. It's Shinto music received to Japan from ancient China. The ancient China culture completely lost in China continent but have lived in Japan.
I love shinto religion. Brilliant presentation. Anyone religion that emphasises love for nature and all things in it is great 5/5. I feel i finally found my proper religion lol
@theend1245 In Japan Buddhism and Shinto coexist. My Japanese friend said at some points they can even seemingly mix into one. Buddhism is more of a theology then a religion. It spread through out all of asia. While in modern times when china conquers a land (being the corrupt nation it is) it forces the people to become buddhist but originally I dont think it forced buddhism over Japan
I was raised as a Christian but I have to say that when you look at the state of the world, it seems most of anything 'Abrahamic' (though it's brought people together) has hideously reversed our evolution. I think it's the serenity and humility of eastern spirituality that draws us westerners your way and makes us smile. Lets hope some day the shells of fundamentalism will fall away and we become the benevolent essence that is common to all spiritual traditions.
This man is nor ignorant or offensive. I follow both Buddhism & Shinto & I liked the video. Listen guys shut up please about the music ._. it's MUSIC. Are you gonna die if people mix up China & Japan? after all they do have similar cultures, VERY Different, but similar in many ways.
very interesting, gotta say the truth, i was raised to be a catholic... but now that im older i see the world differently, if i gotta say what religion is the best, i have to say i like this more than any other one that i got knowledge of.
A question if i may.. Ive started to peek in the the Nihon shoki, and Kojiki, and I thought it was the belly dancer, and the men laughing that stirred Ameratsu's interest to poke her head outside? This is a layman's question so any ideas please send over :)
@shubroto81 Wording depends on whether you believe it or not. Once upon a time the Roman religions had "truths" but now we only know of them as mythology and "myths".
I'm about 12yrs late on this one, but as a Shinto follower I have to ask....... did you even read the Kojiki, or The Chronicles? Do you even know why there are mirrors inside the shrines? Do you know about Ise? Besides basic details the video was a good "intro", and helps spread the word that Shinto exists for people to experience.
i got a question IM A buddhist and wean i was studding i hear about shinto and i got a question. PLEASE COMMENT ME is shinto a religion for only japanese? do they accept other people that are not Japanese??. and i hear that their are a mix of buddhism? which one are they more close 2 zen, mahayana, therevada ect??
@younguy1979 (continuing my other post) she said how when she came to the States she was embarrassed because very young women here could lift things and do things that she was trained in Japan not to do, so she was literally physically weaker and could not do it... so, long story short, we were all goin somewhere, and she couldn't open the van door, and I opened it and pulled it across and made a lil muscle and said, "American Women!"and she just looked...so sad after that and it was just a joke
Ame no Uzume no Mikoto coaxed Amaterasu OoMikami out by dancing the first Kagura... I have no idea where they got this other story either and I'd like to see their research materials.
That is the difference between living in a Christ like way and just knowing the teachings. Similarly you be well versed in any religious text but if you lead a life where you harm so many beings and don't want to cultivate your own compassion you tend to be a Christian, Buddhist, Muslim, etc... in name only. I seen people who don't identify with a religion live such a life of reverence for nature and animals.
First it is important to note that term Shintō should be revised because it is just an artificial term invented in Heian period in order to distinguish local aboriginal beliefs from Buddhism and Taoism.
You can never undo something you have learned, it is in someway a part of you. If it wasn't for growing up with Christianity and experienced other significant events in your life, you probably wouldn't have had the unique way of thinking you are experiencing right now. I am NOT saying that Christianity should take all the credit, I believe our wills merit it all, so long it contributes to a universal harmony. Together, we are understanding this harmony.
The good thing about Shitoism is in its simplicity. There is no concept of good and evil bullshit, no Satan, no holy bible, no absolute GOD who loves to preach me. It just tells one thing. You are a part of the nature and the nature itself is the GOD.
If you are truly looking at japanese anime, then you should know that there anime is very influenced by shinto. So one of the things that makes japanses anime so special, is the shinto culture in it.
Uh...guys, I don't understand. The video-maker did just fine! It's not a presentation to houses of the rich and famous! If you just listen you will see that he is probably doing work for a school project. He did a great job! You come here to watch people's personal videos and start telling them that they are speaking out of their nose and have poor cultural insights? Why watch at all? Turn off the video and go somewhere else. Good job on your video, thank you for posting it!
I think Shinto honours the nature spirits that are present where you are. So ni Florida there will be other spirits than in Japan. If you see a tree you can honour the spirit of the tree, or you could honour the spirit of a nearby lake for example from a Shinto understanding (I think that means you should live in harmony with nature surrounding you). You could mix this with doing Ki-training as well to balance the energies in your Hara/Tan Den.
Agreed people think that there religion is the only true one but just like there are many paths when it comes to walking up a mountain there are also many paths when it comes to seeking enlightenment/salvation.
Christianity is not violent. There was a Country in which a friend of mine had lived in for a year. She reported people who still believed that doctrine which included cutting of your hand if your were caught stealing, etc.
Man, I would love to try and defend my country, but I got nothing when it comes to just how stupid people that get through school and into college can be :(
If preserving love and life were the one thing to share amongst all religions, their wouldn't be any stupid people criticizing on other religions and making the ones they represent look bad. Bear in mind, its people, not the religion at fault. People use religion, not the other way around. Thus reverence is something to be learned first, or better yet, practiced first.
In this video you say 'Buddhism believes nature is bad.' Most Buddhist traditions i know view nature as basically good and that the sufferings of birth, old age, and death are real. That everything that happens is 'natural' because it happens out of karma. We are not separate from nature but already part of it. If anything is bad it's our attachments and not-knowings that keep us doing things that hurt ourself and others. Arigatou
the word "God" is not the correct translation for 神 but the correct word is "Deity" because deity is to define one of many because usually the word "God" i used for christian/muslim/judaism Gods = 神々 Deity = 神 i hope that helps ^.^
As a student of Anton LaVey, I can have much respect for Shinto. The philosophies have much in common with each other, such as placing importance on this life instead of the next and seeing goodness in the material world, etc. Great video! Images related to Japan are always beautiful.
As men approach me, so I receive them. All paths, Arjuna, lead to me. Bhagavad Gita 4.11 Shintoism is great it allows the individual perceive God and dosent bog down the mind with Dogma etc
If the conversation isn't related to Shinto, then it doesn't belong here. If you want my opinion on christianity, then you should send me a private message.
I think everyone in my town should watch this. When they ask me what my belief is and I say Shinto they look at me funny and say "Is that some sorta ninja religion?". Odd how a town that proclaims itself to be multi-cultural seems VERY intolerant and reluctant to learn and respect other religions.
I believe everyone has a right to believe in what they want, no religion is neccesarily right and there is very little evidence that any one religion is the truth and way to God or Gods. I just find other religions so interesting to learn about.
Women can become a Guji (high priest) in Shinto. And the highest God in the pantheon is Amaterasu OoMikami, Goddess of the Sun. The highest religious official other than Heika Tennou is a Priestess related to the King of Japan. Shinto has no holy books, and there are no rules for laypersons other than to live in Kanagara, not to be wasteful, and not to insult the many Kami. There is no difference if you are male or female, the rules are for everybody equally.
神道は八紘一宇という言葉があります。 それは世界の人々は同じ一つ屋根の下に暮している家族だという事です。 There is a word universal brotherhood Shinto. It is that it's family who are living under the same roof one people in the world.
Shinto, is the best religion in the world. Not bcuz I belive in it, however, the knowledge makes much more sence than any other religion. That I have heard of.
Your story of Ameterasu being coaxed out the cave is unlike any of the others I've heard. Were did you hear that one? I always heard Ame-no-Uzume coaxed her out... also, learn pronunciation. That's all I'mma say.
The real shame is, there is little or no "access" to this religion/way of life outside of Japan. I can't visit a shrine anywhere...because there isn't one here! They should expand or something, it would catch on.
It seems to me that Shinto provides a way of life. Whether the gods are real is rather irrelevant compared to something concrete like values. Shinto deities represent real life forces anyways.
@14sJakeB190 To answer the question about "Shinto making more sense" is that their religion does not have as many "dumb traditions" as many others. But ofc the religion itself and not what the ppl said to controll others (like Christianity did during the medieval ages). All they want u to do (today) is to visit the shrine every new year and donate some coins and maby buy a fortune note or 2. And if u want to get married, do it in their temple. It is a litle weirdish, but less than most others.
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Here in 1st of January 2023 , I love this type of narrations (and documentaries) they are so warm and informative and their simplicity is what I want and need in modern narrations
Shinto is japanese... You're using a chinese song.
Morgan Devine he also said confusion-ism
Yeah, I know. I feel very strange, hearing Chinese music from the very beginning.
Hmmmmm instead of paying attention to the subject of the video “what is Shinto?” You instead focused on or were distracted by the music. Interesting, since the subject of the video is not the music.
i loved this presentation and i am enthralled by how much happyness people can get from shinto this was a very good video 10 /10
wow.. glad to see someone has the balls to admit
they were wrong and post it up! Total respect for that :)
Thank you so much for sharing this.
As a UK pagan animist Druid, I am reminded of the extraordinary similarities between my own path and the Shinto way.
As a dear friend from the Dakota nation in the US would say, Mitakuye Owasin - we are all related.
Bendithion Llawen/|\Many Blessings
Imagine a Jazz Bar and their are Jazz bands sitting together taking turns playing music. While they are waiting their turn, they are enjoying listening to each other. They all share one thing, their love for music. Their is no sense of competition or despise for each other. And this process continues after each turn. Reverence is there in that Jazz Bar. "Reverence is having the right amount of respect, awe, and shame" -Paul Woodruff.
The music is "Song of the Dragon and Phoenix" by Fuquan Zhang
@younguy1979 The early Japanese miko was an important figure who associated with the ruling class. "In addition to her ritual performances of ecstatic trance", writes Kuly (2003:199), "she performed a variety of religious and political functions." For example, the Heian statesman Fujiwara no Kaneie consulted with Kamo Shrine miko before he made important decisions. (Found this in Wikipedia.)
ghehe, i actually used this video for my introduction of my shinto essay for school^^ it made quite a nice introduction^^
Arigatou gozaimasu^^
Pity the narrator can't read what was written - adding letters here and there and missing others out!
I'm in TOKYO Japan and I'm Japanese. Big thank you for your nice video. I think this video shows good explanation about SHINTO.
I remade this video with Japanese music. thank you very much.
@Naruava
It wasn't really a question, it was more of a statement.
And what I was reffering with "Shinto is making more sense" is that they don't have so called "facts" it's all myths and legends of old tales that no one really belives... unless your really young or extremely old... or was actully there (if that was possible).
You guys have lots of learning to do.
nice video. Greetings and respect from a European polytheist, who follows the native Slavic religion. I think that polytheist ethnic religions are the best ones and I hold respect for Japanese that they are faithful to their own. Slava (Glory) to your and my Gods and Goddesses!! PS. do Shintoists in any way cooperate with polytheists from other cultures? It would be an interesting experience to met some of you...
@sheepandgreen
He wasn't doing a presentation on music, though, FULL accuracy is nice.
Yup, was about to post that until i saw your post. Im japanese as well, but you cant expect much from a highschool project.
Very interesting video. I didnt know much about shinto before.
One question though is what was the basis of Japanese imperialism and violence of ww2?
search for '雅楽：越天楽 Gagaku:Etenraku'. It's Shinto music received to Japan from ancient China. The ancient China culture completely lost in China continent but have lived in Japan.
Dude, correct the country and background music! Great vid overwise. Good job putting it all together.
I love shinto religion. Brilliant presentation. Anyone religion that emphasises love for nature and all things in it is great 5/5. I feel i finally found my proper religion lol
@theend1245 In Japan Buddhism and Shinto coexist. My Japanese friend said at some points they can even seemingly mix into one. Buddhism is more of a theology then a religion. It spread through out all of asia. While in modern times when china conquers a land (being the corrupt nation it is) it forces the people to become buddhist but originally I dont think it forced buddhism over Japan
I was raised as a Christian but I have to say that when you look at the state of the world, it seems most of anything 'Abrahamic' (though it's brought people together) has hideously reversed our evolution. I think it's the serenity and humility of eastern spirituality that draws us westerners your way and makes us smile. Lets hope some day the shells of fundamentalism will fall away and we become the benevolent essence that is common to all spiritual traditions.
This man is nor ignorant or offensive.
I follow both Buddhism & Shinto & I liked the video.
Listen guys
shut up please about the music ._.
it's MUSIC. Are you gonna die if people mix up China & Japan? after all they do have similar cultures, VERY Different, but similar in many ways.
I am a shinto and I like the music my friend
@bun223
i dunno. japanese men don't treat women equally in many ways. it's kinda weird.
@musashi331 How do you know that Shintoism comes from the old testament?
very interesting, gotta say the truth, i was raised to be a catholic... but now that im older i see the world differently, if i gotta say what religion is the best, i have to say i like this more than any other one that i got knowledge of.
yeah its an amazing world we live in
@Melizarra3 It was still China that spread Buddhism throughout Asia.There are alot of Buddhist gods isn't worshipped in India.
A question if i may.. Ive started to peek in the the Nihon shoki, and Kojiki, and I thought it was the belly dancer, and the men laughing that stirred Ameratsu's interest to poke her head outside? This is a layman's question so any ideas please send over :)
Shito has no dogma. Only praying for cleanliness and purifying for every thing.
@luscioussensual Also, to my knowledge, there has never been a war fought in the name of the goddess.
@shubroto81
Wording depends on whether you believe it or not. Once upon a time the Roman religions had "truths" but now we only know of them as mythology and "myths".
I'm about 12yrs late on this one, but as a Shinto follower I have to ask....... did you even read the Kojiki, or The Chronicles? Do you even know why there are mirrors inside the shrines? Do you know about Ise? Besides basic details the video was a good "intro", and helps spread the word that Shinto exists for people to experience.
@musashi331, Are you talking about Hirata Atsutane when you say that Shinto came from Isreal?
This is Chinese music, but I agree I like it :P
This so sou is like Chinese music
i got a question
IM A buddhist and wean i was studding i hear about shinto
and i got a question.
PLEASE COMMENT ME
is shinto a religion for only japanese?
do they accept other people that are not Japanese??.
and i hear that their are a mix of buddhism? which one are they more close 2 zen, mahayana, therevada ect??
Fascinating, I am a Christian myself, but it is interesting to here about the Japanese religions.
Love the Kaminess! :D
I am Peruvian American and very interested about shinto filosophy.....I hope I can find a shrine in Los Angeles California....
We have one in Washington. It's very nice there.
@younguy1979 (continuing my other post) she said how when she came to the States she was embarrassed because very young women here could lift things and do things that she was trained in Japan not to do, so she was literally physically weaker and could not do it... so, long story short, we were all goin somewhere, and she couldn't open the van door, and I opened it and pulled it across and made a lil muscle and said, "American Women!"and she just looked...so sad after that and it was just a joke
Ame no Uzume no Mikoto coaxed Amaterasu OoMikami out by dancing the first Kagura... I have no idea where they got this other story either and I'd like to see their research materials.
There are two major resources, Kojiki (古事記) and Nihonn-shoki (日本書紀), and their records were different.
The Kami will NOT give up their land without a fight.
That is the difference between living in a Christ like way and just knowing the teachings. Similarly you be well versed in any religious text but if you lead a life where you harm so many beings and don't want to cultivate your own compassion you tend to be a Christian, Buddhist, Muslim, etc... in name only. I seen people who don't identify with a religion live such a life of reverence for nature and animals.
First it is important to note that term Shintō should be revised because it is just an artificial term invented in Heian period in order to distinguish local aboriginal beliefs from Buddhism and Taoism.
What is music like this China?
That's because Buddhism and Shinto are good religions at heart.
Most religions are, but people are easily misled.
You can never undo something you have learned, it is in someway a part of you. If it wasn't for growing up with Christianity and experienced other significant events in your life, you probably wouldn't have had the unique way of thinking you are experiencing right now. I am NOT saying that Christianity should take all the credit, I believe our wills merit it all, so long it contributes to a universal harmony. Together, we are understanding this harmony.
thank you
The good thing about Shitoism is in its simplicity. There is no concept of good and evil bullshit, no Satan, no holy bible, no absolute GOD who loves to preach me. It just tells one thing. You are a part of the nature and the nature itself is the GOD.
What does that have to do with anything I said? Christianity was never mentioned once in my comment.
Ever hear of STATE Shinto?
If you are truly looking at japanese anime, then you should know that there anime is very influenced by shinto.
So one of the things that makes japanses anime so special, is the shinto culture in it.
@justtakeiteasy thank you but this is not japanese culture, this is japanese religion.
What I meant was that the introduction of Shintoism was heavely influenced by Chinese Buddhism.
Uh...guys, I don't understand. The video-maker did just fine! It's not a presentation to houses of the rich and famous! If you just listen you will see that he is probably doing work for a school project. He did a great job! You come here to watch people's personal videos and start telling them that they are speaking out of their nose and have poor cultural insights? Why watch at all? Turn off the video and go somewhere else.
Good job on your video, thank you for posting it!
Abrahamic or Abramanic...letters invertions, what was a brahman before abraham story came out?
I think Shinto honours the nature spirits that are present where you are. So ni Florida there will be other spirits than in Japan. If you see a tree you can honour the spirit of the tree, or you could honour the spirit of a nearby lake for example from a Shinto understanding (I think that means you should live in harmony with nature surrounding you).
You could mix this with doing Ki-training as well to balance the energies in your Hara/Tan Den.
Agreed people think that there religion is the only true one but just like there are many paths when it comes to walking up a mountain there are also many paths when it comes to seeking enlightenment/salvation.
@CrimsonGetsu thanks for the advice, you are tottally right, really helpful advice, thanks u so much :)
Christianity is not violent.
There was a Country in which a friend of mine had lived in for a year. She reported people who still believed that doctrine which included cutting of your hand if your were caught stealing, etc.
Are you sure they didn't say "Wii would like to play" ?
thanks it helped me with my homework
Great idea, have a guy who can't read narrate the video. Product of the failing US school system I presume. No child left behind!!
Man, I would love to try and defend my country, but I got nothing when it comes to just how stupid people that get through school and into college can be :(
+Cloudwolf7481 It's not exclusive to just the U.S.
@waterboardbush
Not to mention the narrator has a drone-like nasal voice......which does not help any.
If preserving love and life were the one thing to share amongst all religions, their wouldn't be any stupid people criticizing on other religions and making the ones they represent look bad. Bear in mind, its people, not the religion at fault. People use religion, not the other way around. Thus reverence is something to be learned first, or better yet, practiced first.
In this video you say 'Buddhism believes nature is bad.' Most Buddhist traditions i know view nature as basically good and that the sufferings of birth, old age, and death are real. That everything that happens is 'natural' because it happens out of karma. We are not separate from nature but already part of it. If anything is bad it's our attachments and not-knowings that keep us doing things that hurt ourself and others. Arigatou
the word "God" is not the correct translation for 神
but the correct word is "Deity" because deity is to define one of many
because usually the word "God" i used for christian/muslim/judaism
Gods = 神々
Deity = 神
i hope that helps ^.^
As a student of Anton LaVey, I can have much respect for Shinto. The philosophies have much in common with each other, such as placing importance on this life instead of the next and seeing goodness in the material world, etc.
Great video! Images related to Japan are always beautiful.
y hav it narrated @ all if we're 2 ignore him? j/c
It would seem that the truth has been presented well here already. (even though the narrators pronunciation was not on the mark).
Thanks!!
@SeriousSam505 thank you
someone finally agrees with me
As men approach me, so I receive them. All paths, Arjuna, lead to me. Bhagavad Gita 4.11
Shintoism is great it allows the individual perceive God and dosent bog down the mind with Dogma etc
great
If the conversation isn't related to Shinto, then it doesn't belong here. If you want my opinion on christianity, then you should send me a private message.
i liked that it helped answear alot.thank you
I think everyone in my town should watch this. When they ask me what my belief is and I say Shinto they look at me funny and say "Is that some sorta ninja religion?". Odd how a town that proclaims itself to be multi-cultural seems VERY intolerant and reluctant to learn and respect other religions.
tsumari , anata ni kansha odoroki deshi ta !
What's with the Chinese music?
0:41 it's buddhism temple...
yourwelcome
I believe everyone has a right to believe in what they want, no religion is neccesarily right and there is very little evidence that any one religion is the truth and way to God or Gods. I just find other religions so interesting to learn about.
shintoism has had no negative or violent effects on society? KAMI-kaze?
the guy talking isn't the creator of this video
'specially' is not a word. You should have given the narration task to someone else....
It's a decent presentation, at least give him credit for the historical research and including scholar opinions on the origin of Shinto.
Women can become a Guji (high priest) in Shinto. And the highest God in the pantheon is Amaterasu OoMikami, Goddess of the Sun. The highest religious official other than Heika Tennou is a Priestess related to the King of Japan. Shinto has no holy books, and there are no rules for laypersons other than to live in Kanagara, not to be wasteful, and not to insult the many Kami. There is no difference if you are male or female, the rules are for everybody equally.
hard confirmed
-.- I am suprised you said Amaterasu right and yet you said Shinto wrong. Shinto is prounounced (Shin-Toe) not shin-two like you say it Kreimermusic.
神道は八紘一宇という言葉があります。
それは世界の人々は同じ一つ屋根の下に暮している家族だという事です。
There is a word universal brotherhood Shinto.
It is that it's family who are living under the same roof one people in the world.
Shinto, is the best religion in the world. Not bcuz I belive in it, however, the knowledge makes much more sence than any other religion. That I have heard of.
Your story of Ameterasu being coaxed out the cave is unlike any of the others I've heard. Were did you hear that one? I always heard Ame-no-Uzume coaxed her out... also, learn pronunciation. That's all I'mma say.
The real shame is, there is little or no "access" to this religion/way of life outside of Japan. I can't visit a shrine anywhere...because there isn't one here! They should expand or something, it would catch on.
thnx =D good introduction
It seems to me that Shinto provides a way of life. Whether the gods are real is rather irrelevant compared to something concrete like values. Shinto deities represent real life forces anyways.
Agree.
@14sJakeB190
To answer the question about "Shinto making more sense" is that their religion does not have as many "dumb traditions" as many others. But ofc the religion itself and not what the ppl said to controll others (like Christianity did during the medieval ages).
All they want u to do (today) is to visit the shrine every new year and donate some coins and maby buy a fortune note or 2. And if u want to get married, do it in their temple. It is a litle weirdish, but less than most others.
God i love this music they have something similar to Native Americans hopi Kamachi Dolls