xDachille: Southeast Asia religion (Jainism, Nat worship, Shinto)
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- Jainism
- 6th century BC, started revolt against early Hindu practices, especiallly animal sacrifice.
- Ahimsa
- Non-violence to all living things.
- Education
- Strong emphasis on education.
- Influence on Indians
- Though few in number, Jainists have influence on other Indians.
- Jaina (“victorâ€)
- Religious teacher who proclaimed himself prophet of the new religion.
- Jainist Vow
- Vow to not kill, lie, or steal.
- Mahavira (“great heroâ€)
- Alternate name for Jaina
- Vegetarianism
- Very strict vegetarians.
- Nat Worship
- a form of Animism.
- Nat
- Spirit of trees, rain or natural objects
- Offerings
- Made to nat for protection.
- Rituals
- Performed in front of shrines with image of nat.
- Shinto
- “way of the kamiâ€.
- Kami
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Spirit in all living & non-living objects.
Invokes awe, mystery & incomprehension, extraordinary powers. - Lack of Doctrine
- No founder, scripture, or organized doctrine.
- Postwar Japan
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American occupation splits gov and Shinto.
Emperor not a god.
Shinto loses support being linked with war.
1947 marks freedom of religion. Shrines privately supported. - State Shinto (1868-1945)
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Sole religion of gov and schools.
Emperor was high priest.
Shinto ceremonies compulsary to arrouse patriotic fervor.
Shinto shrines & priests supported w/ gov money. - Tori
- Gateway to a Shinto shrine.