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Taoism
Taoism
literally translates as ‘the way’ and
traveled from China to Japan in the 6th century. Never established
as a religion in its own right, it did go a long way toward
influencing elements of other Japanese religions both philosophically
and religiously. Shinto practice, Shugendo disciplines, Shamanism,
and Buddhist practice (especially Zen Buddhism) are just a
few of the areas affected deeply by Taoism in Japan. Some of
the Taoist traditions submerged into Japanese culture, mythology,
and folk beliefs include:
- Taoist Immortals and Taoist Paradises.
- Mystical
and medicinal practices.
- Koshin-machi – a longevity
discipline exercise in the form of an all night vigil
- Onmyodo – astrology,
Five Element theory or yin yang, disinterest in an
afterlife.
- Lunar calendar and auspicious day selection.
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