Shinto has no holy book, no founder, and no "holiest site." Shinto is essentially a set of rituals and teachings designed to concentrate on how the living fit into this world. The afterlife is of little concern. The central belief of Shinto is that "kami" or spirits can be contained in anything; from a tree to a waterfall or rock...
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The central belief of Shinto is that "kami" or spirits can be contained in anything; from a tree to a waterfall or rock. This leads to a profound love and respect for nature. Also, when a child is born, the local Shinto shrine will add the child's name to a list kept at the shrine and declares the child "Ujiko" or named child...
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