Question

In what way is the Shinto religion different from Japanese Buddhism?

Answer 1

Some people think Shinto is a type ofBuddhism, but it is not. Shinto is not an organized religion, it is just a collection of all traditional Japanese beliefs. It contains the traditional Japanese legends and superstitions and has many gods (some western people also call them spirits).

Answer 2

In what way is the Shinto religion different from Japanese Buddhism?

❱ Shinto is the indigenous religion of Japan, whereas Buddhism originated in India and only reached Japan in the eight century. Shinto is a religion with a polytheistic pantheon, whereas Buddhism does not have a main deity, and it mainly focuses on the words and philosophies of the Buddha.