Kami
Definition
In Shintoism, kami refers to divine spirits or deities that are worshipped. They can be found in natural elements like mountains, rivers, trees, as well as ancestral spirits.
Analogy
Think of kami as invisible superheroes who protect and bless different aspects of our lives. Just like how we may not see them directly but can feel their presence through their actions.
Related terms
Shinbutsu-shugo: The practice of combining elements of Buddhism with Shinto beliefs and rituals.
Jinja: A term used for Shinto shrines where people go to worship kami.
Matsuri: Traditional festivals held at Shinto shrines to honor and celebrate specific kami or events.
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