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1. Shinmei Zukuri

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   Spiritual Dimensions
   Shinmei-zukuri's minimalism embodies core Shinto aesthetic principles, particularly ma (negative space) and wabi-sabi (beauty in impermanence). The elevated structure symbolizes elevation above the mundane realm, while the open verandah facilitates communication between human and divine spheres. Contemporary shrine practices, including monetary donation, circumambulation, and consumption of shrine-blessed provisions, depend substantially upon the spatial arrangements characteristic of shinmei-zukuri design.
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