The Shinto Concept of Purity
Understanding Shinto Purification via the Religious Concepts of Sin vs. Taboo
Would you rather commit a sin or break a taboo?
Japan is known for being a clean country; a reputation that comes from the Shinto value of purity.
At the entrance of every shrine there is a place to wash your hands and mouth, called a chōzuya (手水舎) that visitors are expected to use before entering. Shrines regularly perfor…
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