Immanent Spirit Within

I recently had an interesting discussion about spirituality being immanent or transcendent.

鏡Kagami: The Mirror in Shinto

The Shinto kagami (mirror) is the mitama (soul) of Amaterasu no Ō Kami.

Musubi: connection

Musubi is the vertical connection between ourselves and the kami, and is also a horizontal connection between all peoples. How do we strengthen these connections?

The meaning of kami 神

The word kami has many layers of complexity. Read more to understand more the rich depth of this term.

The sacred forest

The forest itself is a shrine where the kami dwell in the trees.

Fresh prayer flags for the stupa

Lama Rabten putting up new prayer flags at Jangchub Chorten (Enlightenment Stupa).

Walking meditation

Learn how to do Walking Meditation. We have several walking paths dedicated to this practice at Shin Mei Spiritual Centre.

New years greetings

Ōshogatsu: greeting the New Year

Hatsuhinode: First Sunrise of the New Year

Viewing the first sunrise of the New Year is a sacred moment.