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Taimadera Nakunobo Fudo Myo Goma Prayer

Thu, Oct 1, 2026, 13:00–23:59 · Taimadera Nakunobo, Katsuragi · Nara

Dates

  • Thu, Oct 1, 2026, 13:00–23:59

About this event

Summary
Monthly Buddhist ceremony involving a protective fire ritual to purify misfortunes and pray for peace, safety, and prosperity.

Details
  • The event is a monthly Buddhist ceremony held on the 1st of every month at 1:00 PM.
  • The ritual features a protective fire known as Goma or Goraku, where flames are used to dispel misfortune and purify the environment.
  • Participants offer wooden tablets called Goma-maki or Goraku-maki, inscribed with written wishes, into the flames guided by a priest.
  • The ceremony includes prayers for the secret medicine Darani-jo, attributed to the Buddhist monk Gyoki (also referred to as Dharani Suke).
  • Blessed Darani-jo prayer slips are distributed to attendees at the donation hall following the ritual.
  • The event aims to ensure daily peace, well-being, good fortune, and progress for the community.

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