Cultural Syncretism: Exploring the Coexistence of Shinto and Buddhist Practices in Japan

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Md Shoaib

Cultural Syncretism: Exploring the Coexistence of Shinto and Buddhist Practices in Japan

Authors: Md Shoaib

Unique Paper ID: 183324
Volume: 12
Issue: 3
PageNo: 920-924

Keywords: Shinto Buddhism Syncretism Kami

Abstract:
The religious composition of Japan includes a coexistence of Shinto and Buddhist practices that represents the belief system of one group, both historically and contemporarily. This coexistence is popularly referred to as shinbutsu-shugo, and it has developed over centuries, allowing elements of both traditions to exist together peacefully in Japan. Shinto, an indigenous Japanese religion that has elements based in nature worship and ritual purity while Buddhism, which arrived in Japan through India, China and Korea in the 6th century, is based on philosophical precepts as well as notions of afterlife. Many Japanese people participate in rituals and festivals associated with both religions without claiming either as their exclusive faith. This relationship allows both religions to coexist harmoniously, and it is illustrated by shared sacred space, as both Shinto shrines and Buddhist temples may be located next to one another, or even in the same temple complex. This paper explores the coexistence of these practices which demonstrates Japan’s cultural adaptability and the capacity for different belief systems to complement rather than conflict with one another.

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ISSN: 2349-6002
Volume: 12
Issue: 3
PageNo: 920-924

Cultural Syncretism: Exploring the Coexistence of Shinto and Buddhist Practices in Japan

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