ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Kanjin

Okay kiddo, let me explain kanjin to you in a very simple way.

Kanjin is a word from Japanese culture. It means to give money or donate to a temple or shrine. In Japan, people do this to show respect or gratitude towards the deities or spirits that the temple or shrine represents.

Think of it like when you give a present to someone on their birthday. When you give money to a temple or shrine, you are giving a gift to the gods or spirits.

But it's not just any kind of giving. Kanjin is special because it's supposed to be done with a pure heart and without expecting anything in return. It's almost like giving without the expectation of getting something back.

People who practice kanjin believe that giving with a pure heart can help bring good luck, blessings, and positive energy into their lives.

So that's kanjin in a nutshell, kiddo. Giving money or donating to a temple or shrine to show respect and gratitude towards the deities or spirits, with a pure heart and without expecting anything in return.