The Concise Oxford Dictionary of World Religions (2365 page)
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(Jap., ‘Shinto of grace and protection’). An eclectic school of
Shinto
which was influenced by
neo-Confucianism
. It was founded by Yamazaki Ansai (1619–82), a Buddhist priest turned Confucian scholar who attempted a grand synthesis of neo-Confucian metaphysical and ethical concepts with the traditions of the various Shinto schools of the early Tokugawa period.
Shinto
which was influenced by
neo-Confucianism
. It was founded by Yamazaki Ansai (1619–82), a Buddhist priest turned Confucian scholar who attempted a grand synthesis of neo-Confucian metaphysical and ethical concepts with the traditions of the various Shinto schools of the early Tokugawa period.
Suigatsu
(Jap., ‘moon-reflected image’). A common summary in Japanese Buddhism of the transitory and non-substantial nature of all appearance.
Suijin matsuri
(festivals of the water kami):
(festivals of the water kami):
Suika Shint
:
:Sukh Asan
(Pañj
b
, ‘sit at ease’). The Sikh ceremony during which the Gur
Granth S
hib (
di Granth
) is formally closed for the night.
b, ‘sit at ease’). The Sikh ceremony during which the GurGranth Shib (di Granth) is formally closed for the night.
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