Chapter 2 Feudal Japan CKHG

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Spirit

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n. an unseen life-giving force

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typhoon

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n. a windy storm with heavy rain; a hurricane

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shrine

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n. a place considered holy because it is associated with a holy person or event

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ritual

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n. an act or series of actions done in the same way in a certain situation, such as a religious ceremony

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sermon

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n. a speech on a religious topic given by a religious leader

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dharma wheel

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The symbol of Buddhism. The eight spokes of the wheel symbolize the eightfold path.

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serenity

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n. a feeling of calm and peacefulness

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Zen Buddhism

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n. a type of Buddhism developed in Japan that emphasizes meditation and thoughtful tasks as the way to peace

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martial arts

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n. any of several arts of self-defense, such as karate and judo, that are widely practiced as a sport