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Buddhism and Shinto: 1,500 Years of Harmony, Conflict, and Reinvention

Japan’s two major religions, Shinto and Buddhism, appear to coexist peacefully today—but their shared history is anything but simple. This video traces their complex relationship, from early ...
National Geographic news

How to visit Japan's shrines and temples—with respect

Why are there Buddhas hidden in some Shinto shrines? Why do temples and shrines often share the same grounds? These sacred spaces have a compelling history. Keep an eye out for common features at ...
Archaeology

“Scapegoat Doll” May Have Blended Shinto, Buddhist Rites

TOTTORI, JAPAN—The Asahi Shimbun reports that a seven-inch strip of wood found at the Aoya-Yokogi archaeological site on the island of Honshu may have been used in rituals that blended elements of ...
The New York Times

JAPAN'S RELIGION.; The Rev. Dr. George William Knox's New Book on the Development of Buddhism and Shintoism.*

Written for THE NEW YORK TIMES SATURDAY REVIEW OF BOOKS by K.k. Kawakami. TimesMachine is an exclusive benefit for home delivery and digital subscribers. Full text is unavailable for this digitized ...
The New York Times

CHRISTIANITY IN JAPAN.; Progress Is Not Satisfactory -- Count Okuma on Its Amalgamation with Buddhism and Shintoism.

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