The Essence of Shinto

Japan's Spiritual Heart

Motohisa Yamakage, Paul de Leeuw, Aidan Rankin , Mineko S Gillespie

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Kodansha America, Inc
01 July 2017

Religion & beliefs

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 mythology--indeed, it is regarded as Japan's very spiritual roots--and 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 author's emphasis on the universality of Shinto and its prevalence in the natural world, the book will appeal to all readers with an appreciation of humanity's place in nature and the individual's role in the larger society.

By: Motohisa Yamakage
Edited by: Paul de Leeuw, Aidan Rankin
Translated by: Mineko S Gillespie, Gerald L Gillespie
Imprint: Kodansha America, Inc
Country of Publication: United States
Edition: 2nd edition
Dimensions: Height: 198mm, Width: 141mm, Spine: 23mm
Weight: 397g
ISBN: 9781568364377
ISBN 10: 1568364377
Pages: 232
Publication Date: 01 July 2017
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

MOTOHISA YAMAKAGE was born in 1925 and brought up in an old Shintoist family. At the age of eighteen he was initiated into the mysteries of Shinto, and in 1956 became the 79th Grand Master of Yamakage Shinto. Grand Master Yamakage has played a leading role in introducing Shinto to people around the world. Many of his essays, translated into German, French, and English, have been published in leading European magazines. In 2005, Motohisa Yamakage retired and was succeeded by his son, Hitoyoshi Yamakage.

Reviews for The Essence of Shinto: Japan's Spiritual Heart

. ..will function as an introduction to ideal Shinto practice... -- Choice Outstanding introduction, thoughtful readers can hardly do better than this intelligent insiders guide. Highly recommended. --Library Journal Renowned Shinto master Motohisa Yamakage takes us to the core of Japans most ancient religion. --Clear