Category: Purification

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Illustration depicting the moment a shimenawa rope is ceremonially cut

Purification

The Mystery of Shimekiri Rituals: The Sacred Act of Cutting the Shimenawa

Shimekiri rituals deliberately cut through sacred shimenawa ropes. We explore the purification and renewal philosophy behind the act of severing a divine barrier.

Shrine Secrets Editorial Team

Abstract illustration of a person performing misogi under a waterfall

Purification

The Mystery of Misogi and Cold Water Science — Why Immersion in Cold Water Purifies Body and Spirit

We explore the tradition of cold water purification through waterfall meditation and winter misogi from a modern scientific perspective.

Shrine Secrets Editorial Team