Shinto
Shinto centres on kami — sacred presences in nature, places and ancestors — honoured at shrines and in seasonal festivals. It is often practised alongside Buddhism in Japan.
Many voices: Shrine customs vary by region and by each shrine's kami.
Prayers, Mantras & Chants
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