Can you tell me the differences between Shinto shrines and Buddhist temples?
Can you tell me the differences between Shinto shrines and Buddhist temples?
Shinto and Buddhist temples are both place where people come to offer the prayer for themselves, their family, and peace on the earth. The Buddhist temples are dedicated to Buddha or other kinds of Buddhas. Shinto temples are dedicated to Gods of Japan such as Ebisu, the god of commercial, and Tenjin, an old high officer in Heian period who became a god of education after his death.
Shinto and Buddhist temples are both places where people come to offer prayer pray for themselves, their family, and peace on the earth. The Buddhist temples are dedicated to Buddha or other kinds of Buddhas. however Shinto temples are dedicated to Gods of Japan such as Ebisu, the god of commercial commerce , and Tenjin, an old high officer in the Heian period who became a god of education after his death
The most typical apparently-distinguishable point is the gate.
The gate of Buddhist temple is wooden, and tile or skin of cypress roofing. On the other hand, the gate of Shito temples has a typical shape called Torii which consists of two upright posts connected at the top by two horizontal crosspieces. It is regarded as a barrier against evil sprits. The material of Shito gateway depends on each temple. There are stony, wooden, iron gateways.
The most typical apparently- distinguishable point of difference is the gate.
06.The gate of Buddhist temples is are wooden, and tile or skin of cypress roofing. On the other hand, the gate of Shito temples has a typical shape called Torii which consists of two upright posts connected at the top by two horizontal crosspieces . It is regarded as a barrier against evil sprits. The material of the Shinto gateway depends on each temple. There are stony, wooden, iron gateways.
There is another difference in architect between Shinto and Buddhist temples.
Most of Buddhist temples have a Japanese pagoda which is a three- or five-story wooden structure. It is located on the ground of Buddhist temples, and said that there are ashes of Buddha inside of pagoda.
There is another difference in the architecture between Shinto and Buddhist temples.
09.Most of Buddhist temples have a Japanese pagoda which is a three- or five-story wooden structure. It is located on the ground of Buddhist temples, and said that there are ashes of Buddha Buddha's ashes inside of pagoda.
The both of temples have in common. That is they have a forest on the sanctuary area. Basically it is not allowed to enter. However people can have a haven of rest by going to temples.
The What both of temples have in common. That is that they have a forest on the sanctuary area. Basically it is people are not allowed to enter. However people can have a haven of rest by going to temples.
Most of Japanese are very tolerant about religion. They don't feel uncomfortable to worship both deities and Buddha. They can go to a shito shrine on New Year's day to pray for good fortune of the year, to celebrate their wedding in Shinto shrine, and to hold the funeral in a Buddhist temples.
Most of Japanese people are very tolerant about religion. They don't feel uncomfortable to worship both deities and Buddha. They can go to a shinto shrine on New Year's day to pray for good fortune of the year, to celebrate their wedding in Shinto shrine, and to hold their funeral in a Buddhist temples.
Both of Buddhist and Shito temples welcome everyone who want to go in. You can go and take a rest in the bosom of Japanese dieties.
Both of Buddhist and Shinto temples welcome everyone who want to go in. You can go and take a rest in the bosom of Japanese dieties.