Comments on: Understanding Shinto Kami http://japanlifeandreligion.com/2009/09/11/understanding-shinto-kami/ My life as a father, Buddhist and Japanophile. Fri, 10 Jun 2011 15:44:16 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.com/ By: warlockasylum http://japanlifeandreligion.com/2009/09/11/understanding-shinto-kami/#comment-3311 warlockasylum Wed, 16 Sep 2009 17:05:05 +0000 http://nihonshukyo.wordpress.com/?p=5178#comment-3311 Interesting and informative post. i have heard much about the Kami of shinto faith, yet I am not certain why it is perceived as so complex. maybe it is for those who are in the West, since it is predominately Christion, the pantheon is somewhat simple in comparison to Eastern thought. The Kami are intricate energies with specific attributes that can affect the outcome of an event or experience. if one tries to define what the Kami are by using Western precepts, they not only offend the deities, but have devalued such a great heritage. Nice work! Interesting and informative post. i have heard much about the Kami of shinto faith, yet I am not certain why it is perceived as so complex. maybe it is for those who are in the West, since it is predominately Christion, the pantheon is somewhat simple in comparison to Eastern thought.

The Kami are intricate energies with specific attributes that can affect the outcome of an event or experience. if one tries to define what the Kami are by using Western precepts, they not only offend the deities, but have devalued such a great heritage.

Nice work!

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