Shinto does not have specific prayers like other religions have, since one of the basic concepts in Shintoism is the “Kotodama 言霊” souls of words and they state that the words we utter have power and the greater the feeling the greater the power of the words. read more
Shintoism Prayer purpose of prayer The main reason for worship is to maintain a close harmony between people, nature and kamin. There are Shinto prayers for a variety of purposes. The two most common prayers are to venerate and thank the kami for the beauty and bounty of nature as well as for good health and prosperity. read more
Shinto rituals are a central component of most of the national festivals in Japan, as well as of the more specialized events at particular shrines and other sacred sites. read more