“The Essence of Shinto: Japan’s Spiritual Heart” by Motohisa Yamakage
"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 mythologyâindeed, it is regarded as Japanâs very spiritual rootsâand 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 how spirituality affects our daily existence. Through the authorâs emphasis on the universality of Shinto and its prevalence in the natural world, the book will appeal to all readers with an appreciation of humanityâs place in nature and the individualâs role in the larger society."
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