{"product_id":"the-essence-of-shinto-japans-spiritual-heart-1568364377","title":"The Essence of Shinto: Japan's Spiritual Heart","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1568364377\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yamakage, Motohisa\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e New\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn The Essence of Shinto, revered Shinto master Motohisa Yamakage explains the core values of Shinto and explores both basic tenets and its more esoteric points in terms readily accessible to the modern Western reader. He shows how the long history of Shintoism is deeply woven into the fabric of Japanese spirituality and mythology--indeed, it is regarded as Japans very spiritual roots--and discusses its role in modern Japan and the world. He also carefully analyzes the relationship of the spirit and the soul, which will provide informed and invaluable insight into how spirituality affects our daily existence. Through the authors emphasis on the universality of Shinto and its prevalence in the natural world, the book will appeal to all readers with an appreciation of humanitys place in nature and the individuals role in the larger society.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mia Karts","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51326958240032,"sku":"NEW1568364377","price":23.89,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0980\/7426\/3840\/files\/81lB2QeaVOL.jpg?v=1773162980","url":"https:\/\/miakarts.com\/products\/the-essence-of-shinto-japans-spiritual-heart-1568364377","provider":"Miakarts Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}