Shrine Essays

Nimit The name comes from Sanskrit literature meaning 'destiny'. The name also means 'fixed or determined', 'measured'. The name is well mentioned in the epics like Rig Veda, Arthav Veda and Taittiriya-Brahman. In the holy book Bhagvat Puran, the name means 'an event that caused another event'. *Hemant The Sanskrit name means 'gold','cold or wintry'. Sanskrit word Hemant is the name of the cold season or winter in India. According to Riga Veda, Hemant is a name of the early winter ritu, which

A sociology of the yasukuni shrine. Mortality, 9(1), 76-93. doi:10.1080/13576270410001652550 Breen takes a different approach to the controversy by asking the question “what makes Yasukuni Shrine different from other war memorials?” She then takes the reader step by step through the various processes and rituals of spirit and shrine rituals, honoring the dead, and remembering the past. A deeper understanding of the Shinto religion and the origins of the Yasukuni shrine will provide a better understanding

To be closed is to conceal the end from those who do not seek. To be opened is to allow the devotee to find salvation. The Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Shrine of the Virgin Mary, from Rhine Valley, Germany circa 1300 AD, is a Vierge ouvrante which is “a form of devotional sculpture, whose exterior resembles traditional cult figures of the Virgin and Child, yet is fashioned so as to open at the center,”. The outside of this sculpture features a “tender representation” of the enthroned Virgin Mary

The Shrine of Jeffrey Dahmer is a renowned book by a British author by the name of Brian Masters. Masters is an author known for his work in the true crime genre, with several books that delve into the psychology and lives of notorious criminals. He is known for his detailed research and his ability to provide insight into complex criminal cases. In this book, the author's thesis is to provide an examination of notorious killer Jeffery Dahmer, his life, and actions while also exploring the psychological

lie in a shrine?” one would think to themselves as they walk under an enormous and welcoming torii. The Yasukuni Shrine is certainly infamous, which is hard to believe when it is adorned with such lavish flowers and promises it’s visitors that it was “established to honour the courageous soldiers who laid a foundation for modern Japan, and to pray for the repair of their souls”. With such supposedly pure intentions, it only seems natural for the prime minister of Japan to pray at this shrine. Yet, after

The Shrine of the Grotto of the Redemption is a religious shrine located in West Bend, Iowa, in the Roman Catholic Diocese of Sioux City. West bend is located in the center of a vast, level expanse of Iowa farmland. It is located northwest of Fort Dodge about midway between the busy state highways. A conglomeration of nine grottos depicting

Emerson, while endorsing a similar type of philosophy of nature, seems more stringent in his ideas of nature and less stringent in his actual communion with nature. Of course, this could be false. It might be his writing style and authoritative tone that seem to preach more than practice. Emerson gives few personal examples, so readers really don't know if he lives in the way that he suggests readers or listeners live. Emerson seems to focus a great deal on the ties between nature and the spirit

of the Walk, The Mission Tent, A Windy Corner, Pursuit of Pleasure, and A North River Recreation Pier. Others, such as An Italian Saint’s Day, may be new works or their titles have been loosely recorded and perhaps reflect well-known images such as Shrine of Saint Rocco. Still others, such as

In her essay, “More than Just a Shrine: Paying Homage to the Ghosts of Ellis Island,” author Mary Gordon argues that a separation exists between the descendents of early American settlers and the descendents of later immigrants. Through reflecting on her experience at Ellis Island, Gordon demonstrates her connection to the Americans who passed through as opposed to those who influenced immigration policies. Gordon provides examples of how those already in America affected how Ellis Island received

Organization Eight: Shriners Hospitals for Children Shriners Hospital for Children (Shriners) is an international nonprofit hospital that provides healthcare services and rehabilitation to children with health issues in the areas of orthopedics, cleft lip and palate deformity, spinal cord injury, and burn recovery (Shriners Hospitals for Children, 2016). Beyond providing excellent healthcare for children, Shriners Hospital for Children also emphasizes the importance of physician education and research

In ancient Japanese mythology heroes or heroines can be described as in the living form or in the spirit form. Many of the heroes worshipped are in “Kami” form which means spirit. The heroes in japan are usually gods or goddesses that are given a shrine and various individuals pay their respects too them. The major heroes and heroines include Hachiman, Amaterasu, Izanagi, and Izanami. Hachiman is the god of war, or better known as the protector of Japan and its people. Hachiman was worshipped by

the natural beauties of the world, for example flowers and mountains are usually involved in most Shinto art. The architecture of Shinto is most recognized through the shrines. Shinto shrines are always made of wood, specifically Hinoki Cyprus wood that is indigenous to Japan (Mark Cartwright 2017, Shinto architecture) The shrines rarely ever use glue or nails and are crafted specially to be like puzzle pieces and fit together (Mark Cartwright 2017, Shinto architecture). Shinto culture focuses on

of the wall space, under which the sanctuary 's writing desk resides. The history of the inhabitants are held on the Shelves of Childhood Passed, alongside the currently used Tools Present. All of these sections, however, pale in comparison to the Shrine. These components all culminate into the glorious and solitary sanctuary. The first part, and some would argue is the whole point, of the sanctuary is the Sleeping Quarters. Per inhabitant,

Tekakwitha was the first Native American woman to be officially canonized by the Catholic Church, an event that occurred as recently as 2012. This life-size work of art can be found standing proudly in the center of a large outdoor shrine dedicated to her name. The shrine is situated within a large, moderately deep hole inside the earth. The bronze sculpture of Saint Kateri Tekakwitha was created by John Free in 2008. It stands approximately six feet in height and is about two feet in width. Saint

located at Shinto shrines. The Shinto refer to the local beliefs, rituals, practices, and institutions. Shinto has been highly influenced by Buddhism and Confucianism, but is completely different the many other religions. The historic Shinto religion continues to influence the local people of Japan. Shinto shrines are the place where dwellings of the kami and where Shinto people worship. There are over 80,000 shrine sites over the Japanese archipelago. To enter a Shinto shrine one must first walk

temple surrounded by 123 Shinto shrines. The shrines takes up most of the place Ise has to offer for it is very vast. If it was looked from aerial

of Shinto and Buddhist practices and beliefs. This is known as Shinbutsu-shugo. Syncretism has been the rule in Japan for centuries. It is often seen as the result of the pragmatic approach to religion that many Japanese take: they go to whatever shrine or temple that can perform the rites or services that they specifically need at the time. Before explaining the syncretism of Shinto and Buddhism, here is a brief description of Shinto and Buddhism. Shinto is the indigenous religion in Japan, that

has a deeper meaning for us and, in one way or another symbolizes the universe, the powers of nature, the spirits, all of which are ever present in our mind.”(PG 186” The meaning of connecting to a higher power is also very similar to the Buddha shrine

descended from her. They are worshipped in shrines, or jinja. Torri, or the sacred gateways that separate the sacred jinja from the ordinary world, can be used to distinguish jinjas from the Buddhist temples, otera. The regular jinja is a series of buildings which are usually located in the outdoors. The shrine shows the change in Japanese technology and history. Shinto’s belief system is very local orientated and its adherents care more about the local shrine then the relgion as a whole. Shintoism is

Commandments which state ten rules by which every Christian should follow. Shinto religion was an action-centred religion, which is focused on ritual practises to be carried out diligently. There are a few different types of Shinto religion such as, Shrine Shinto, Imperial Household Shinto, Folk Shinto, Sect Shinto and Koshinto. Christians believe in some very different things compared to the religions of the Japanese. Many, many different things and they follow many different doctrines. The Christians