Japan's Religions

""Japan's Religions: Shinto and Buddhism"" is a book written by Lafcadio Hearn, an Irish-Greek journalist and writer who lived in Japan during the late 19th century. The book is a comprehensive study of two of the major religions in Japan - Shinto and Buddhism. The first part of the book focuses on Shinto, which is the indigenous religion of Japan. Hearn provides an overview of the origins and development of Shinto, its beliefs and practices, and its impact on Japanese culture and society. He also explores the various Shinto shrines and festivals, and the role of the emperor and the imperial family in Shintoism.In the second part of the book, Hearn delves into Buddhism, which was introduced to Japan from China and Korea in the 6th century. He discusses the different schools of Buddhism in Japan, their teachings and practices, and their influence on Japanese art, literature, and philosophy. Hearn also examines the role of Buddhist temples and monks in Japanese society, and the relationship between Buddhism and Shinto.Throughout the book, Hearn provides insights into Japanese culture and society, and his writing is infused with his own experiences and observations of Japan. ""Japan's Religions: Shinto and Buddhism"" is a valuable resource for anyone interested in Japanese religion, history, and culture.Contents: Question in the Zen Texts; Introduction to Buddhism; Higher Buddhism; Nirvana; Dust; Within the Circle; By Force of Karma; Idea of Preexistence; Pilgrimage to Enoshima; Ancient Cult; Religion of the Home; Development of Shinto; Worship and Purification; Some Thoughts About Ancestor Worship; Kitsuki, The Most Ancient Shrine of Japan.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.