The Eight Million Divinities of Kyoto: Introduction to Japanese Religions

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Are there really "eight million divinities of Kyoto?" What is the difference between atemple and a shrine? What is a matsuri? Do Japanese people really believe in kamiand Buddhas? How many religions are there in Japan? How much money is there inJapanese religions? What do members of Japanese new religions believe? DoJapanese religions share features in common with other traditions you may know?If you take this class, we will explore the answers to these questions together in themost fun way possible - by stepping out into one of the most beautiful cities onearth to find the answers.