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courtesy of Tsubaki Shrine)
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Tsubaki
Grand Shrine of America is a traditional Jinja Shinto Shrine located
on a pristine 25 acre site near Granite Falls, WA, less than 1 hour
from Seattle or the Eastside. Tsubaki America Shrine is the branch
of Ise-no-kuni Ichi-no-Miya, Sarutahiko Daihonguu, Tsubaki O Kami
Yashiro (Tsubaki Grand Shrine) one of the oldest and most prestigious
shrines in Japan.
Shinto is the Way of Progressing in harmony with Great Nature. Shinto
Natural Spirituality in contrast to Religion and is optimistic, pure,
simple and bright, and an expression of the "flow of life".
Our human lives, received from Great Nature and our ancestors are
essentially good - obscuring energies exist but through the purifying
(harae), straightening (naobi), and invigorating (kiyome) action of
Shinto we can prevent misfortune or move towards solution if misfortune
has already occurred.
The Shinto Shrine is an enhanced natural environment. As Shinto has
continuous history from prehistoric times to the present and into
the future, visiting the Shinto Shrine can help reconnect us to our
primal intuitive roots while helping us to meet the challenges of
the present and future. Please make the Omairi (visit) to Tsubaki
Grand Shrine of America for the Seishiki Sanpai (shrine visit). Also
the staff can conduct the Oharae (purification ceremony) as well as
many types of Shinto Ceremonies for individuals, families, groups
or businesses. There is also the opportunity for Misogi Shuho (purification
in the Mountain Stream) and Aikido training. Gosaijin (main Kami)
of Tsubaki Grand Shrine of America is Sarutakhiko-no-O-Kami, primal
earthly kami of guidance, positiveness and protection. Also enshrined
is Ame-no-Uzume-no-Mikoto, kami of arts and entertainment, harmony,
meditation and joy. As they are a wedded couple Tsubaki Shrine is
the place to pray for a happy home, family prosperity and safety.
The Shinto Shrine is an enriched environment where we can enjoy Divine
Nature and celebrate/appreciate our lives.
Contact:
Rev. Koichi Barrish (Shrine Priest)
Tsubaki Grand Shrine of America
17720 Crooked Mile Rd.
Granite Falls, WA 98252 U.S.A.
Tel: 360-691-6389
E--mail: Kannushi@TsubakiShrine.com
Website: http://www.TsubakiShrine.com
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