Shinto

The Kami Way

By: Sokyo Ono Ph.D., William P. Woodard - contributor

Narrated by: Brian Nishii

“An excellently rounded introduction by an eminent Shinto scholar.”—Library Journal

Shinto, the indigenous faith of the Japanese people, continues to fascinate and mystify both the casual visitor to Japan and the long-time resident. Relatively unknown among the religions of the world, Shinto: The Kami Way provides an enlightening window into this Japanese faith.

In its general aspects, Shinto is more than a religious faith. It is an amalgam of attitudes, ideas, and ways of doing things that through two millennia and more have become an integral part of the manner of the Japanese people. Shinto is both a personal faith in the kami—objects of worship in Shinto and an honorific for noble, sacred spirits—and a communal way of life according to the mind of the kami. This introduction unveils Shinto’s spiritual characteristics and discusses the architecture and function of Shinto shrines. Further examination of Shinto’s lively festivals, worship, music, and sacred regalia illustrates Shinto’s influence on all levels of Japanese life.

This audiobook is expertly read by Brian Nishii, with audio engineering by Matthew Kulewicz, MPSE. It was produced and published by Echo Point Books & Media, an independent bookseller in Brattleboro, Vermont.

PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying PDF will be available in your Audible Library along with the audio.

©1962 Sokyo Ono, Ph.D. (P)2025 Echo Point Books & Media LLC

magnífico

tuve la oportunidad hace ya bastantes años de leer esta obra en su traducción al español, si mal no recuerdo, por Satori ediciones. Me encuentro de nuevo con la obra para volver a sumergirme en ella y reflexionar

A good beginning

Good information. It delivers in a way that it doesn’t necessarily resonates with my taste. However is a good beginning and introduction to Shinto