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.