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  1. Brinne

    Ask an Ujiko

    The World of Yomi is a dirty, boring, dull realm (as it is described in the Kojiki, their words not mine) that is for the dead spirits. When they do their they're greeted by sites of impurity. It is said that Yomi is one of the most impure places. Once one eats from the fruit of the World of...
  2. Brinne

    Ask an Ujiko

    I blend certain Buddhist elements like the belief that the kami are Bodhisattva/Buddhas and the belief that the Bodhisattva/Buddhas are kami. This is a commonly held belief in Japan among many named (Tendai, Shugendo, Shingon) and unnamed traditions. I have a small Buddhist altar (it's really...
  3. Brinne

    Ask an Ujiko

    I believe ore wa would be correct though I'm not a master of Japanese in the slightest :p Haha my type of girls, interesting question. I usually prefer open minded girls who are smart (Not saying they have to be geniuses but some general knowledge is always good) and can joke around and have...
  4. Brinne

    Ask an Ujiko

    To help each other and live harmoniously with nature, to honor our ancestors (in one way or another, not necessarily prayer), and live positive lives. There's no real 'endgoal' per say in Shinto or goal of the human race. It's pretty much "Don't be a dick to people or the environment." I...
  5. Brinne

    Ask an Ujiko

    I chose Shinto because I felt a connection whilst I was in Japan. The iconography, architecture, feeling of being around a shrine, festivals, and rituals just everything about it ignited a sort of special feeling within me. It's a nature revering religion which is also very very attractive to...
  6. Brinne

    Why do religious adherents claim that extremists aren't a part of their religion?

    From my experience people don't say they aren't part of the religion just that they aren't properly representing it or practicing it or going against it. However, I don't think the extremists of ISIS should be grouped in with the majority of the Muslim population. ISIS and other extremist groups...
  7. Brinne

    Pics of your altar/shrine

    Upload the photo you want to an image sharing side (like Imgur, Photobucket, ect.) and then copy and paste the url of the image between this"" That or you can copy the URL and press the image button next to the quote button in the advanced post editor.
  8. Brinne

    Ask an Ujiko

    An Ujiko (lit. child of the clan) is a term used by many contemporary practitioners of Jinjia Shinto, similar to the term "parishoner." You may ask me any questions here, whether it relates to my faith or not. Quick info: I am not a member of any shrine officially (though my dream is to live...
  9. Brinne

    Dealing with grief

    I am very sorry to here that you've had such a traumatic experience. Life can be tough sometimes, very tough, however I think that focusing on negative emotions such as grief is not a good idea. I have no idea what kind of pain you are feeling right now because of this event as I have nothing...
  10. Brinne

    Hiiiii there!!!

    Welcome!
  11. Brinne

    Live from the Heart........

    Welcome!
  12. Brinne

    i'm new and love this forum

    Welcome to RF.
  13. Brinne

    Pretty well! Maybe a little tired but nothing too bad. Thank you for asking :)

    Pretty well! Maybe a little tired but nothing too bad. Thank you for asking :)
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  14. Brinne

    Hello! How are you?

    Hello! How are you?
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  15. Brinne

    So glad this place exists!

    Welcome!
  16. Brinne

    LOL, it's okay

    LOL, it's okay
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  17. Brinne

    Pics of your altar/shrine

    I agree :p I've read Tao Te Ching already as well and I really liked it. I'm just reading some follow ups more about Taoist rituals that came after, interesting stuff how they adapted a lot of the Chinese folklore into the religion. I'm a fan of scripture I liked Tao Te Ching as a I said...
  18. Brinne

    Pics of your altar/shrine

    Mainly because It's associated with that particular shrine and the kami enshrined there. It'd be weird to celebrate a shrine like that on a national scale since it's only really associated with one profession in Japanese society. However since nowadays it's mainly a HIV awareness/fundraising...
  19. Brinne

    Pics of your altar/shrine

    Don't judge? You're talking to somebody who's religion has an entire festival dedicated to the penis :p. I digress, though that does sound interesting. Sumerian gods are really interesting in my opinion, though that's really out of my realm of knowledge.
  20. Brinne

    What are the best ways to tackle depression or anxiety?

    When I'm upset I usually try to look at the bright side and be grateful. I am grateful that I can feel sadness, because if I can feel such deep sadness chances are I can feel immense happiness as well; just not at this moment. I like to think that it could be much worse, there are many that are...
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