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Shinto and Japanese Religions
3 sections28 books1 subcategory
This section has scriptures of the Shinto religion, as well as other texts that relate to the spirituality of Japan, which combines Shinto, Buddhism, Confucianism, Animism and other themes. There is also a collection of Ainu Texts.
Subcategories Shinto Documents
Shinto Scripture
8 books
The KojikiThe full annotated version of one of the two Japanese national epics.- The Kojiki The KojikiAn abridged version of the Chamberlain translation.
- Nihongi Part 1
- Nihongi Part 2
- Nihongi Part 3
- Nihongi Part 4
- The Yengishiki or Shinto Rituals
- Kogoshui: Gleanings from Ancient Stories Kogoshui: Gleanings from Ancient StoriesLegendary Shinto tales from a primary source
Japanese Culture, Spirituality and Folklore
19 books- The Shundai Zatsuwa (A Japanese Philosopher) The Shundai Zatsuwa (A Japanese Philosopher)An account of Japanese Neo-Confucian thought.
- In Ghostly Japan
- Kwaidan
- Japan, An Attempt At Interpretation Japan, An Attempt At InterpretationOne of Hearn's last books, this substantial volume is a highly readable history of Shinto in Japan , and its interaction with Buddhism and Christianity; highly recommended for outsiders who want to understand the Japanese sprit and culture.
The Ideals of the EastThe evolution of Japanese art and its relationship to Buddhism.- The Book of Tea The Book of TeaThe aesthetics of the Japanese Tea Ceremony, and its connection to the Japanese world-view as a whole.
Genji MonogatariThe first English translation of the classic tale of 10th century Japanese courtly love.
Bushido, The Soul of JapanThis short and very readable book describes the code of honor of the Samurai and Japanese feudalism , which is essential to understanding many aspects of Japanese society and history.
A Hundred Verses from Old JapanA wonderful thousand-year-old collection of Tanka poetry.
Shinran and His Work: Studies in Shinshu TheologyA Christian scholar explores Shinshu Buddhism. Includes text and translation of the Shoshinge of Shinran Shonen, with extended commentary.
The Creed of Half JapanA comprehensive history of Mahayana Buddhism, particularly in Japan, and possible ties to Gnosticism and early Christianity. Includes two translated texts from the Nichiren school.
Buddhist PsalmsA key Pure Land text, by the founder of the most popular form of Buddhism in Japan.
Japanese Fairy TalesSecond Series. By , Illustrated by [1911]
Principal Teachings of the True Sect of Pure LandThe history and practice of Pure Land Buddhism in Japan.
Ancient Tales and Folk-lore of JapanAn anthology of Japanese 'Magical Realist' legends and folklore.
The Nō Plays of JapanTranslations of a selection of Nō dramas , which have deep connections with Japanese Buddhism, Shinto, and Japanese folklore.- The Story of Gio
Japanese HaikuA collection of 220 Japanese Haiku.
Ainu
1 book- Ainu TextsAinu resources at sacred-texts.
Shinto and Japanese Religions
3 sections28 books1 subcategory
This section has scriptures of the Shinto religion, as well as other texts that relate to the spirituality of Japan, which combines Shinto, Buddhism, Confucianism, Animism and other themes. There is also a collection of Ainu Texts.
Subcategories Shinto Documents
Shinto Scripture
8 books- The KojikiThe full annotated version of one of the two Japanese national epics.
- The Kojiki The KojikiAn abridged version of the Chamberlain translation.
- Nihongi Part 1
- Nihongi Part 2
- Nihongi Part 3
- Nihongi Part 4
- The Yengishiki or Shinto Rituals
- Kogoshui: Gleanings from Ancient Stories Kogoshui: Gleanings from Ancient StoriesLegendary Shinto tales from a primary source
Japanese Culture, Spirituality and Folklore
19 books- The Shundai Zatsuwa (A Japanese Philosopher) The Shundai Zatsuwa (A Japanese Philosopher)An account of Japanese Neo-Confucian thought.
-
- In Ghostly Japan
- Kwaidan
- Japan, An Attempt At Interpretation Japan, An Attempt At InterpretationOne of Hearn's last books, this substantial volume is a highly readable history of Shinto in Japan , and its interaction with Buddhism and Christianity; highly recommended for outsiders who want to understand the Japanese sprit and culture.
- The Ideals of the EastThe evolution of Japanese art and its relationship to Buddhism.
- The Book of Tea The Book of TeaThe aesthetics of the Japanese Tea Ceremony, and its connection to the Japanese world-view as a whole.
- Genji MonogatariThe first English translation of the classic tale of 10th century Japanese courtly love.
- Bushido, The Soul of JapanThis short and very readable book describes the code of honor of the Samurai and Japanese feudalism , which is essential to understanding many aspects of Japanese society and history.
- A Hundred Verses from Old JapanA wonderful thousand-year-old collection of Tanka poetry.
- Shinran and His Work: Studies in Shinshu TheologyA Christian scholar explores Shinshu Buddhism. Includes text and translation of the Shoshinge of Shinran Shonen, with extended commentary.
- The Creed of Half JapanA comprehensive history of Mahayana Buddhism, particularly in Japan, and possible ties to Gnosticism and early Christianity. Includes two translated texts from the Nichiren school.
- Buddhist PsalmsA key Pure Land text, by the founder of the most popular form of Buddhism in Japan.
- Japanese Fairy TalesSecond Series. By , Illustrated by [1911]
- Principal Teachings of the True Sect of Pure LandThe history and practice of Pure Land Buddhism in Japan.
- Ancient Tales and Folk-lore of JapanAn anthology of Japanese 'Magical Realist' legends and folklore.
- The Nō Plays of JapanTranslations of a selection of Nō dramas , which have deep connections with Japanese Buddhism, Shinto, and Japanese folklore.
- The Story of Gio
- Japanese HaikuA collection of 220 Japanese Haiku.
Ainu
1 book- Ainu TextsAinu resources at sacred-texts.
Shinto and Japanese Religions
3 sections28 books1 subcategory
This section has scriptures of the Shinto religion, as well as other texts that relate to the spirituality of Japan, which combines Shinto, Buddhism, Confucianism, Animism and other themes. There is also a collection of Ainu Texts.
Subcategories Shinto Documents
Shinto Scripture
8 books- The KojikiThe full annotated version of one of the two Japanese national epics.
- The Kojiki The KojikiAn abridged version of the Chamberlain translation.
- Nihongi Part 1
- Nihongi Part 2
- Nihongi Part 3
- Nihongi Part 4
- The Yengishiki or Shinto Rituals
- Kogoshui: Gleanings from Ancient Stories Kogoshui: Gleanings from Ancient StoriesLegendary Shinto tales from a primary source
Japanese Culture, Spirituality and Folklore
19 books- The Shundai Zatsuwa (A Japanese Philosopher) The Shundai Zatsuwa (A Japanese Philosopher)An account of Japanese Neo-Confucian thought.
-
- In Ghostly Japan
- Kwaidan
- Japan, An Attempt At Interpretation Japan, An Attempt At InterpretationOne of Hearn's last books, this substantial volume is a highly readable history of Shinto in Japan , and its interaction with Buddhism and Christianity; highly recommended for outsiders who want to understand the Japanese sprit and culture.
- The Ideals of the EastThe evolution of Japanese art and its relationship to Buddhism.
- The Book of Tea The Book of TeaThe aesthetics of the Japanese Tea Ceremony, and its connection to the Japanese world-view as a whole.
- Genji MonogatariThe first English translation of the classic tale of 10th century Japanese courtly love.
- Bushido, The Soul of JapanThis short and very readable book describes the code of honor of the Samurai and Japanese feudalism , which is essential to understanding many aspects of Japanese society and history.
- A Hundred Verses from Old JapanA wonderful thousand-year-old collection of Tanka poetry.
- Shinran and His Work: Studies in Shinshu TheologyA Christian scholar explores Shinshu Buddhism. Includes text and translation of the Shoshinge of Shinran Shonen, with extended commentary.
- The Creed of Half JapanA comprehensive history of Mahayana Buddhism, particularly in Japan, and possible ties to Gnosticism and early Christianity. Includes two translated texts from the Nichiren school.
- Buddhist PsalmsA key Pure Land text, by the founder of the most popular form of Buddhism in Japan.
- Japanese Fairy TalesSecond Series. By , Illustrated by [1911]
- Principal Teachings of the True Sect of Pure LandThe history and practice of Pure Land Buddhism in Japan.
- Ancient Tales and Folk-lore of JapanAn anthology of Japanese 'Magical Realist' legends and folklore.
- The Nō Plays of JapanTranslations of a selection of Nō dramas , which have deep connections with Japanese Buddhism, Shinto, and Japanese folklore.
- The Story of Gio
- Japanese HaikuA collection of 220 Japanese Haiku.
Ainu
1 book- Ainu TextsAinu resources at sacred-texts.