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The Essence of Shinto: Japan's Spiritual Heart

ISBN-13: 9781568364377

Contributor(s): Motohisa Yamakage

Subjects: Religion & Beliefs

Publisher: PENGUIN RANDOM HOUSE GROUP

Publisher Imprint: Kodansha Books

Publication Date: 06-11-2012

Format: Hardback

Availability: Out of stock

£22.00

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About the book

In The Essence of Shinto, revered Shinto master Motohisa Yamakage explains the core values of Shinto and explores both basic tenets and its more esoteric points in terms readily accessible to the modern Western reader. He shows how the long history of Shintoism is deeply woven into the fabric of Japanese spirituality and mythology--indeed, it is regarded as Japan's very spiritual roots--and discusses its role in modern Japan and the world. He also carefully analyzes the relationship of the spirit and the soul, which will provide informed and invaluable insight into

The Essence of Shinto: Japan's Spiritual Heart

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