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- 1. no Kokoro Meaning "a heart of sincerity" or "a heart of truth," this concept emphasizes the importance of purity and honesty in one's character and actions.
- 4. What is the term for a sacred space or shrine
- 5. What is the Shinto attitude toward morality?
- 6. What is the Shinto belief in nature’s sacredness?
- 8. (Harai): Ritual cleansing is crucial for removing spiritual pollution (tsumi) that can arise from factors like death, disease, or improper actions, enabling a person to commune with the kami.
- 9. (Wa) A central principle, harmony (wa) is a state of balance that must be maintained between humans, the natural world, and the kami.
- 10. Shrine maidens who serve is Shinto shrines, preforming rituals and ceremonies.
- 11. What is the opposite of purity in Shinto?
- 12. What is the Shinto view of death?
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- 2. emphasizing reverence for kami (divine spirits) and ancestors, fostering family loyalty, respect for elders, and community harmony
- 3. What concept refers to purity and cleanliness?
- 7. A traditional Japanese gate that marks the entrance to a sacred space or shrine.
- 11. any god, deity, spirit, or sacred force that possesses supernatural qualities and influence, and are the central objects of worship