Waterfalls

[Njr Scrawl]

What is the signifigance of standung under a waterfall? Is it Buddhist, Shinto or both religious practice.

Does Japan have "sacred" waterfalls?

[beatmania]

Standing under a waterfall is a religious pratice? I thought it was just masochism at work.

[monika]

HOT masochism at work. <3 Goemon.

I believe it's a Shinto spiritual cleansing thing. Misogi.

[BonifaceVIII]

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monika said:
HOT masochism at work.

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COLD masochism at work.

[monika]

So what you're saying is... he'll need to warm up afterwards?

[tomo]

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Njr Scrawl said:
What is the signifigance of standung under a waterfall? Is it Buddhist, Shinto or both religious practice.


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There are both shrines and temples that offer �修行. It's done to "train" your body and mind, to try to become one with the gods and nature.

[indigo0086]

I've seen some karate guys practice kata under waterfalls. pretty neat.