EMA OFFERING
Paint a wish and dedicate it
There is nothing to overthink. Pick a color you like and let the brush follow your heart. When you are done, the drawing can be dedicated as an ema just as it is.
CHOOSE A SHAPE
Choose the shape of your ema
Pick one of three shapes. You can paint freely on both the front and the back.
HOW IT WORKS
Three steps to dedicate
No artistic skill is needed. As your hand moves, the wish takes shape on its own.
- 1Choose the shape of your ema.
- 2Pick colors and paint freely on the front and back. You can undo or erase anytime.
- 3Add a few words for your wish, then dedicate it.
WHAT IS AN EMA
An ema is a wooden plaque that carries a wish
An ema is an illustrated plaque offered at temples and shrines with a wish or a word of gratitude. As the name suggests, it began with pictures of horses, but today many designs are painted according to the prayer, the place, or the season.
Related Offering
For written dedication, go to shakyo
Ema entrusts a wish through image and color. If you would like to write quietly one character at a time, shakyo offering is also available.