It is not uncommon for contemporary Shinto practitioners to maintain Buddhist beliefs. Why might these two religious traditions be practiced syncretically in this way? It what ways might Buddhist and Shinto beliefs complement one another?

This paper deals with the Shinto and Buddhist religion in which you have to discuss that why existing Shinto practitioners have still maintained Buddhist beliefs and practices in detail. Along with this, discuss the similarities and the essential aspects of the both the religion.

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It is not uncommon for contemporary Shinto practitioners to maintain Buddhist beliefs.

Why might these two religious traditions be practiced syncretically in this way?

It what ways might Buddhist and Shinto beliefs complement one another?