Eastern Religions & Philosophy: Subject Guide: Shinto

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.

An Analytical Guide to Principal Teachings, provides a selection of important and pivotal documents in the history of the Shinto tradition.

Analyzes the experiential aspect of Shinto spirituality underlying its various ideas and practices. Also sketches several major developments in Shinto doctrines and institutions from prehistory to the present, showing how its interactions with Buddhism, Confucianism, and nationalism influenced its expression in different times and contexts.

Identifies the principal historical and mythological names that are central to the Shinto tradition and also demonstrates the relationship of Shinto to Japanese culture as a whole, including the relationship of Shinto to Buddhism, sex, death, ethics, Noh drama, and Folk Religion.

A series of essays providing an overview to Shinto thought.

Overviews the essential teachings of Shinto and provides the necessary cultural and historical context for understanding Shinto as a dynamic force in Japanese civilization.