The concept and philosophy behind CBD Sumo is related to the origins and ritual of Sumo.
About Sumo
Sumo is the Japanese style of wrestling and the sport originated in Japan. Many centuries ago, Sumo was originally performed to entertain the during festivals. It is believed that sumo first originated as part of a Shinto ceremony to welcome in the new year and to ensure for a bountiful harvest. Therefore, Sumo was historically related to agricultural.
The customs and rituals used in these ceremonies have been maintained throughout the ages and can still be found in sumo today.
From the very beginning it was entwined with Shinto ritual and philosophy and many current sumo rituals are directly handed down from Shinto rituals.
Shinto
Shinto is a collection of all traditional Japanese beliefs and is a prominent part of Japanese culture. The overall aims of Shinto ethics are to promote harmony and purity in all spheres of life. Therefore Purity plays an important part in Shinto. Purity is not just spiritual purity but moral purity. having a pure and sincere heart.
Purity & Harmony
Shinto has no moral absolutes and assesses the good or bad of an action or thought in the context in which it occurs. However, good is the default condition Shinto ethics start from the basic idea that human beings are good, and that the world is good.
The key concepts & beliefs in Shinto are:
- Purity
- Physical well-being
- Harmony
- Family solidarity
- Deep respect of nature
- Focus on Now (the present moment)
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