{"product_id":"shinto-miguel-s-albert-9798241421555","title":"Shinto: A Beginner's Guide to Japanese Religion","description":"\u003cb\u003eDiscover the Vibrant Heart of Japan\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn a world increasingly defined by digital noise and environmental disconnection, \u003cb\u003eShinto: A Beginner's Guide to Japanese Religion\u003c\/b\u003e offers a transformative path back to clarity, sincerity, and awe. This isn't just a history book; it is a 21st-century survival guide rooted in the \"Eternal Present.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSpanning 90+ pages of deep philosophical inquiry and striking descriptions, author \u003cb\u003eMiguel Albert\u003c\/b\u003e takes you on a journey through the \"Way of the Gods\"-a spiritual tradition with no commandments and no dogma, yet one that has shaped the soul of a nation for over two thousand years.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eInside this Volume: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe World of the Eight Million: \u003c\/b\u003e Learn to see the divine (Kami) not as distant deities, but as an infinite presence inhabiting the trees, the rivers, the tools we use, and the very air we breathe.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Physics of Musubi: \u003c\/b\u003e Explore the ancient concept of \"connection energy\"-the vital force that binds all living things and provides a blueprint for modern sustainability.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAesthetics of the Bright Heart: \u003c\/b\u003e Discover \u003ci\u003eAkasashiki\u003c\/i\u003e (Brightness and Clarity), the Shinto art of mental and physical purification that serves as the ultimate antidote to modern burnout and stagnation (\u003ci\u003eKegare\u003c\/i\u003e).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eRituals for a Modern Life: \u003c\/b\u003e Practical guidance on how to bring Shinto principles into your daily routine, from the \"Greeting of the Sun\" to the \"Water Reset,\" regardless of where you live in the world.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Great Coexistence: \u003c\/b\u003e A fascinating look at how Shinto lives in perfect harmony with Buddhism, and how it adapts to-and even sanctifies-our cutting-edge technological world.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhy This Book?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis book reflects the Shinto belief that the sacred is found in the \"here and now.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhether you are a student of world religions, a practitioner of mindfulness, or someone seeking a deeper ecological connection to the planet, \u003cb\u003eShinto: A Beginner's Guide to Japanese Religion\u003c\/b\u003e provides the \"clean mirror\" you need to see the world-and yourself-in full glory.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMiguel Albert\u003c\/b\u003e is a writer and researcher dedicated to bridging the gap between ancient spiritual traditions and the challenges of the modern age. His work focuses on \"Spiritual Sustainability\" and the ways in which traditional wisdom can inform a brighter, more sincere future for a global community.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eStep through the Torii gate. The world is bright, the water is clear, and the Kami are waiting.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Miguel S. Albert\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798241421555\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Independently Published\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 12\/27\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 94\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.30lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.19d","brand":"Miguel S. Albert","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48447210619135,"sku":"9798241421555","price":8.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_877a933a-8d8d-485b-abd7-55c285a3f5d1.jpg?v=1777229589","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/shinto-miguel-s-albert-9798241421555","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}