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古神道・神道講話　KO-SHINTŌ/SHINTŌ LECTURES

個人的に古神道・神道を学びたい方の個人講義を始め、日本文化やアニメのコンベンションなどで、基本から様々な題材まで講話をさせて頂いております。
詳細は御気軽にお問い合わせ下さい。

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​Rev. Kanawa offers Ko-shintō/Shintō  lectures from basics to countless wide subjects for private classes both in-person and online, at Japanese cultural related events, Anime conventions. Beyond academic/ practical learning, she also teaches you lessons for productive happy success in your life based on Ko-shintō/Shintō spirituality and its practice. Please contact her for details.

個人講義は、下記の受講からが必須となっています。

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・古神道・神道にみる、近代日本の精神性・礼儀作法の起源

・報連相確　ほうれん草描く　～社会人として円滑で責任ある意思疎通の4大基本～

・礼節ある挨拶の基本

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[ PRIVATE LECTURES/CLASSES ]

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DATE & TIME: Discuss your availability with Rev. Kanawa in a timely manner.

* Please show up on time for a class. Please inform sensei in advance if you plan to arrive late.

 

PLACE: Skype video by conscientious and detailed one-on-one style or Outdoor social distancing class at Kamunabi Ban'yū Ko-Shintō Shrine or Misogi sites

 

ADVANTAGES OF A PRIVATE CLASS:

* You will receive a full attention from Rev. Kanawa

* You can choose your convenient time slot based on your schedule

* The class proceeds according to your understanding level and pace

* You can protect your privacy in a private class setting while virtual group class platforms show your name or ID to other attendees

 

DEADLINE TO REGISTER: 10 days before your preferable class date

* To reserve your slot, please send your Hatsuho-ryō through PayPal

* $5 late fee applies when you pass the deadline

 

HATSUHO-RYŌ FOR CLASS FEE: Varies based on the length of the class. Please inquire.

 

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~ Below is the list of past classes. Other subjects are also welcome to coordinate. Please inquire.~ 

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【 MANDATORY PREREQUISITE CLASSES 】

* Ko-shintō/Shintō: Origins of Modern Japanese Manners and Decorum 1.  ~ No Manners, No Shintō ~

* Hou-Ren-Sou-Kaku Drawing Spinach: RNCC Four Major Fundamentals on Proper Communication Manner 

~ Learn and manage the proper attitude as a responsible member of the society ~

~ Think thoughtfully, Act productively ~

* Basic tips on Greeting/Salutation

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【 INTRODUCTORY 】

＊ Introductory to Shintō

​＊ Introductory to Ko-Shintō 1.

​＊ Introductory to Ko-Shintō 2.

 

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【 BASICS 】

＊ Shrine visiting decorum

＊ Setting up Indoor Kamidana (private purpose)

＊ Outdoor Miyagata shrine and its strict rules (laypeople cannot operate public shrine)

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【 ACADEMICS PER SUBJECT 】

＊ All about “Harae” (purification) ~Introduction to Harae and types~

＊ What is Ko-Shintō Kamunabi nature divine body and types? Selective recommendation sites per type with commentary 1&2

＊ What is Miko shrine maiden? ~history and current state~

＊ Kojiki “Records of Ancient Matters” mythology storytelling series with commentary by sections

＊ Ooguchi-makami and Japanese wolf ~history and now~

    Japanese Wolf Kami Lecture 1.

    Japanese Wolf Kami Lecture 2.

＊ Susanoo-no-mikoto and prehistorical Jōumon period culture

＊ All about Shinshi divine messengers

＊ Ko-Shintō/Shintō portrayed in Anime ~introducing the proper ones only with commentary~

＊ What is Kagura? ~Introduction to Shinto Sacred Dance~

＊ What is Miko Kagura “Urayasu-no-mai”?

＊ Remarkable similarities on Ko-Shintō and other indigenous belief of the world

＊ What is Misogi-Harae? ~Introduction to Misogi-Harae academics~

＊ Misogi-Harae Basic Practice Ritual Method and Decorum Explanation with Norito

     Prerequisite: Attending Misogi more then two sessions

＊ Primary Misogi DōJō Miizu-kai Style Misogi-Harae Practice Ritual Method and Decorum Explanation with Norito

     (Monthly or regular students only who participated Misogi more then six sessions)

＊ Ko-Shintō concept of birth and death, and Reincarnation by Bonji Kawatsura-sensei's spirituality

＊ Yoōkai monsters and Shintō relations: Clergy's remarkable commentary

＊ Fukko-Shintō Introduction

＊ Ko-Shintō and Yoga

＊ Rev. Kanawa's Ise On-shi Clergy Ancestry

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【 PRACTICAL PRACTICES 】 * In-person class only

＊ Misogi-Harae practice (Beginner to the deeper original Miizu-kai version)

＊ Nippai Sun Salutation

＊ Ibuki Ko-Shintō breathing method

＊ Kagura sacred dance and drum

＊ Shusshi student Miko training

＊ Shusshi Tengi ceremony program MC training (Elementary Japanese language skill required, such as reading Hiragana and understanding meanings of ritual title)

＊ New Year Sacred Decoration lecture & Shime-kazari hand making workshop 

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【 NORITO 】

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