RE105 Lecture Notes - Lecture 12: Buddhism In Japan, Religion In Japan, Studio Ghibli
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Anime most commonly known: in japan it is any animated film, term outside of japan has been known to be specifically a japanese animated film. In japan there are a number of religious traditions. Shinto and buddhism are two main religious traditions. Shinto: referred to as more indigeneous religious tradition. Buddhism: seen as imported traditions coming from china through korea. Converts to shinto: blend of shinto with euro western notion of religion, kami are in japan only, honor kami in same way honor elders. In western japs will practice buddhism, be completely secular: respect. Buddhism: similar in japan to other places. Japanese buddhism understood to be more religious in sense of. Many of his films have been dubbed into english. Spirited away is one of miyazakis films. When films involve interaction of spirits usually lack of remembrance at the end.
