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Belief overview
Ritual prayer and norito
Ritual formulas and norito articulate praise, request, purification, and ceremonial order.
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Neutral
What it is: Norito are formulas and ritual prayers used in Shinto ceremonies.
How the tradition understands it: They serve to summon, honor, purify, thank, and ask protection of the kami in a formal and adequate way.
Textual basis and context: Liturgical compilations and sanctuary practices preserve these ritual forms.
Debates and variations: Use can be solemn and official in great rites or simpler in local devotions.
Documentary evidence
Supportive
Engishiki and official norito
An important compilation of ritual procedures and formulas.
Reference: Engishiki, especially the norito sections.
Content: The collection preserves ceremonial texts and norms of the court and shrine tradition.
Use in debate: It is a central liturgical source for classical Shinto rites.
Norito of thanksgiving and petition
Ritual prayers preserve praise, thanksgiving, and formal petition.
Reference: Various norito formulas in shrine ceremonies.
Content: The texts express reverence, gratitude, purification, and the search for blessing.
Use in debate: It is a primary source for Shinto ritual prayer.