The Yengishiki Or Shinto Rituals

The Yengishiki Or Shinto Rituals is a book written by Charles F. Horne. It is a comprehensive guide to the religious rituals and practices of Shintoism, the indigenous religion of Japan. The book provides a detailed description of the Yengishiki, a collection of Shinto rituals and ceremonies that were compiled in the 10th century. It covers a wide range of topics including the history and philosophy of Shintoism, the role of the kami (spirits or gods) in Shinto beliefs, and the various rituals and ceremonies that are performed in Shinto shrines. The book also includes translations of the Yengishiki text, as well as commentary and analysis by the author. This book is an invaluable resource for anyone interested in the study of Shintoism, Japanese culture, or comparative religion.THIS 26 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Sacred Books and Early Literature of the East: Japan, by Charles F. Horne. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 0766100111.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.