Renewal through Shinto and Great Nature
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- The Centre is open to the Public. Come for prayer and spiritual renewal.
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RETURNING OMAMORI AND SHRINE ITEMS FOR PURIFICATION: We accept all returns of used shrine items for Otakiage (ritual purification). Otakiage ceremony is conducted mid-January. You can return items any time, and we will include in the ceremony. DOWNLOAD INSTRUCTIONS
Brightness of spirit
We invite you to experience the renewing qualities of Shinto in the midst of Great Nature.
Shinto teaches us that humans are innately bright and pure; we are descendants of the kami—the spiritual beings of the universe. Through our life actions and experiences, this lustre can be lessened. Through Shinto practice and rituals, we purify ourselves and our environment to restore our original quality of brightness. In this way, we begin to see clearly, open our hearts, and foster a truly meaningful life.
Join us. We offer online and in-person rituals, programs, and teaching. For schedules and more information, visit the Calendar page.
Tsubaki Grand Shrine, Suzuka Japan
Shin Mei Spiritual Centre is the North American branch shrine of Tsubaki Grand Shrine near Suzuka, Japan.
Tsubaki Grand Shrine, located in Mie Prefecture is one of the oldest Shinto shrines in Japan with a history that stretches back over 2,000 years. Tsubaki Grand Shrine was founded in the year 3 BCE and is regarded is “ichinomiya” (first shrine) of Mie Prefecture.
It was the vision of Sendai Guji Yukitaka Yamamoto to make Shinto accessible to people of the western world so that they, too, could experience the renewal and brightness of this ancient spiritual practice.
Guji Yukiyasu Yamamoto, the current Chief Priest, is the 97th generation to lead this prestigous shrine. Guji Yamamoto continues the tradition of Tsubaki Grand Shrine introducing Shinto to the international community.