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Chinjugami
is a ''kami'' that is worshipped in order to gain its protections for a specific building or region. In modern times, it is often conflated with ''ujigami'' and ''ubusunagami''. A shrine enshrining a ''chinjugami'' is called a ''chinjusha''. ''Chinjugami'' differ from ''ujigami'' in that the latter is tied to bloodines, while the former is to buildings and regions. Anyone living on the land worships them regardless of blood ties. Overview ''Chinjugami'' are said to have their origin in the Sangharama of China. Protective ''kami'' began to be worshipped in Japanese Buddhist temples as well as Buddhism spread throughout Japan and ''shinbutsu-shūgō'' progressed. Later, such protective ''kami'' became worshipped in not only temples but other buildings as well and even set regions. Modern belief often views ''chinjugami'' are , but ''chinjugami'' were originally ''kami'' new to that region who were worshiped so that they would oppose former occupant that was the ''jinushi-no-ka ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Chinjusha
In Japan, a is a Shinto shrine which enshrines a ; that is, a patron spirit that protects a given area, village, building or a Buddhist temple. The Imperial Palace has its own tutelary shrine dedicated to the 21 guardian gods of Ise Shrine. Tutelary shrines are usually very small, but there is a range in size, and the great Hiyoshi Taisha for example is Enryaku-ji's tutelary shrine. The tutelary shrine of a temple or the complex the two together form are sometimes called a . If a tutelary shrine is called ''chinju- dō'', it is the tutelary shrine of a Buddhist temple. Even in that case, however, the shrine retains its distinctive architecture. ''Chinjugami'' A ''chinjugami'' is the tutelary kami of a specific area or building, as for example a village or a Buddhist temple. The term today is a synonym of '' ujigami'' (clan's tutelary ancestor) and ; however, the three words had originally a different meaning. While the first refers to a clan's ancestor and the second to the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Chinju No Mori
are forests established and maintained in or around shrines ( Chinjugami) in Japan, surrounding temples, Sando, and places of worship. Meaning Chinju no mori refers to the Forest that surrounded many Shinto shrine''.'' The character for mori is often used. In some cases, the word shrine is written and read as mori, suggesting that Shrine Shinto was derived from Koshinto. The character is often used in the names of Shrines. In this case it refers to a place where a ''kami'' is present.Iwanami Japanese dictionary It can therefore be a shrine and, in fact, the characters 神社, 社 and 杜 can all be read "mori" ("grove").Sonoda Minoru in ''Breen, Teeuwen'' (2000:43) This reading is present in the . This reading reflects the fact the first shrines were simply sacred groves or Chinju no Mori where ''kami'' were present. In modern Shinto, the shintai of shrine Shinto is understood to be the shrine, such as the main hall and Shinto architecture, which are covered with shimenaw ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ubusunagami
in Shinto are Tutelary deity, tutelary ''kami'' of one's Place of birth, birthplace. Overview ''Ubusunagami'' are a type of a guardian deity connected to the place of one's birth. It is believed this ''kami'' protects you from before you are born until after you die, and it will continue to do so throughout your life even if you move to another location. While there are similarities between ''ubusunagami'' and ''ujigami'', the relationship between ''ujigami'' and their is based on bloodlines, the relationship between an ''ubusunagami'' and their is based on a faith linked to geographical location. This is why the concept of an ''ubusunagami'' is prominent in cities. For example, clan unity in Kyoto weakened in the Middle Ages and a sense of community based on location grew in its place, leading to the development of the concept of ''ubuko'' regions based on ''ubusunagami'' that featured influential shrines such as Fushimi Inari-taisha, Kamigoryō Shrine, the Kamo shrines, Kamo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ujigami
An is a guardian ''kami'' of a particular place in the Shinto religion of Japan. The ''ujigami'' was prayed to for a number of reasons, including protection from sickness, success in endeavors, and good harvests. History The ''ujigami'' is thought to have been more important only since the eighth century. In its current form, the term ''ujigami'' is used to describe several other types of Shinto deities. Originally, the term ''ujigami'' referred to a family god. It is believed that, at first, these deities were worshiped at temporary altars. After the Heian period, the Shōen, Japanese manorial system was established and nobles, warriors and temples had their own private land, the family-based society fell out of use, and belief in ujigami diminished. In turn, the lords of the manors began to pray to the deities to protect their land. These guardian deities were referred to as . In the Muromachi period the manorial system declined, and so the guardian deities were enshrined ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sangharama (Buddhist Deity)
In East Asian Mahayana Buddhism, the Sangharama are a class of deities who are guardians of Buddhist temples and monasteries. Equivalent to the Taoist "realm master deity" (境主), the Sangharama are considered the lowest class of Dharmapala. The Sangharama deities are dedicated to protecting the monastery area and all who practice within them. Sangharama in the time of the Buddha Sangharama originally referred to the eighteen holy protectors of the Dharma in the Seven Buddhas and Eight Bodhisattvas Great Dharani Mantra Sutra. Later on, the three meritorious ministers of the Jetavana, Pasenadi of Kosala (Sanskrit name: Prasenajit, Pali name: Pasenadi), Prince Gita, and Anathapindika (Anathapindik, also known as Sudatta, meaning "Good Grant") donated a tree to Gautama Buddha because of the donation of the Jetavana premises. Anathapindik (also known as Sudatta, meaning "good grant") was included in the Gautama Sages because of the donation of "Jetavana" to Siddhartha, increa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ujigami
An is a guardian ''kami'' of a particular place in the Shinto religion of Japan. The ''ujigami'' was prayed to for a number of reasons, including protection from sickness, success in endeavors, and good harvests. History The ''ujigami'' is thought to have been more important only since the eighth century. In its current form, the term ''ujigami'' is used to describe several other types of Shinto deities. Originally, the term ''ujigami'' referred to a family god. It is believed that, at first, these deities were worshiped at temporary altars. After the Heian period, the Shōen, Japanese manorial system was established and nobles, warriors and temples had their own private land, the family-based society fell out of use, and belief in ujigami diminished. In turn, the lords of the manors began to pray to the deities to protect their land. These guardian deities were referred to as . In the Muromachi period the manorial system declined, and so the guardian deities were enshrined ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Shōka (music)
or is a genre of Japanese song, commonly taught and sung in the public schools. also refers to one subject in the former elementary schools of Japan. History In 1872, the Meiji government promulgated the first educational constitution called and set up as a subject in elementary schools. However, the subject was not taught due to the lack of teaching materials. Japanese court musicians composed most of the music for kindergarten, such they were the only musicians with knowledge in Japanese and Western music. In 1878, they composed ''Kazaguruma'' (Windfans), commissioned by the Tokyo Women's Teacher College. In 1879, the government established ''Ongaku Torishirabe Gakari'' (Musical Investigation Committee), which decided about music teaching in the public schools. The first principal of the Ongaku Torishirabe Gakari, Isawa Shūji, proposed to mix Western and Eastern music to create new national music. The Musical Investigation Committee investigated the history and theories ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jinushigami
Landlord deities () are a type of tutelary deity worshipped in the East Asian cultural sphere. They are low level deities that are considered below Sheshen and City Gods. When people move into a new location they will ask the landlord deity for permission to move there. Houtu is the overlord of all the Tudigongs ("Lord of Local Land"), Sheji ("the State"), Shan Shen ("God of Mountains"), City Gods ("God of Local City"), and landlord gods worldwide. In China In China, Dizhushen () are considered deities below Sheshen and City Gods. The Landlord God () is a deity worshipped in Chinese folk beliefs who is analogous but is not to be confused with Tudigong. The tablet for the Landlord God is typically inscribed with two rows: On the left: (in Singapore and Malaysia) "The Landlord Wealth God of the Overseas Tang People" () or (in Hong Kong and Chinese diaspora elsewhere) "The Landlord Wealth God from Front to Back" () On the right: The Dragon God of the Five Directions and ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
List Of Japanese Deities
This is a list of divinities native to Japanese beliefs and religious traditions. Many of these are from Shinto, while others were imported via Buddhism and were "integrated" into Japanese mythology and Japanese folklore, folklore. Kotoamatsukami * Amenominakanushi () – Central Master * Takamimusubi () – High Creator * Kamimusubi () – Divine Creator * Umashi'ashikabihikoji () – Energy/Chaos * Amenotokotachi () – Heaven Kamiyonanayo * Izanagi: () was a creation deity; he makes up the seventh generation of the Kamiyonanayo, along with his wife and sister, Izanami. * Izanami: () was a creation deity; she makes up the seventh generation of the Kamiyonanayo, along with her husband and brother, Izanagi. * Kuninotokotachi () was a deity classified as a hitorigami. He was, by himself, the first generation of the Kamiyonanayo. He was considered one of the first two gods, according to the , or one of the first three gods, according to the ''Nihongi''. * Omodaru and Ayaka ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kami
are the Deity, deities, Divinity, divinities, Spirit (supernatural entity), spirits, mythological, spiritual, or natural phenomena that are venerated in the traditional Shinto religion of Japan. ''Kami'' can be elements of the landscape, forces of nature, beings and the qualities that these beings express, and/or the spirits of venerated dead people. Many ''kami'' are considered the ancient ancestors of entire Japanese clans, clans (some ancestors became ''kami'' upon their death if they were able to embody the values and virtues of ''kami'' in life). Traditionally, great leaders like the Emperor of Japan, Emperor could be or became ''kami''. In Shinto, ''kami'' are not separate from nature, but are of nature, possessing positive and negative, and good and evil characteristics. They are manifestations of , the interconnecting energy of the universe, and are considered exemplary of what humanity should strive towards. ''Kami'' are believed to be "hidden" from this world, and in ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
