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Ise
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Theological Significance
The concept of Ise as a spiritual locus extends beyond the physical shrine. It is often invoked in esoteric Japanese Buddhism as a parallel sacred geography to Mount Hiei. Where Hiei represents the dynamic, sometimes chaotic, manifestation of Buddhist doctrine, Ise is understood to represent the immutable, unchanging essence of Kami purity. This dichotomy has frequently been a source of mild theological tension, primarily manifesting as a polite refusal by Shinto officials to discuss complex metaphysical questions regarding entropy.
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