Healing from illness
For those under treatment, preparing for surgery, or praying for recovery.
Byodoji Temple, 22nd Temple of the Shikoku Pilgrimage
A rite said to fulfill every prayer
8,000-stick Goma
第十三回
Yakushi Nyorai
May this fire burn away illness.
Healing • Good health • Cancer protection • Strong legs and back
開白5.17日
結願6.7日
全22日間・63座のご祈祷
最後の一週間で十万遍念誦を満じます
From the chief priest
What is the 8,000-stick Goma rite?
焼八千枚供は、開白から結願まで護摩と念誦を重ね、結願の日には断食のまま八千枚の護摩木をお焚き上げする、真言密教の大きな修法です。古来より「願求悉皆成就の法」とも伝わる、深い祈りの法です。
本年は5月3日に春の焼八千枚供を終えたばかりですが、本尊薬師如来の前で、もう一度この祈りを重ねたいという思いがどうしても離れませんでした。そこで、急なご案内ではありますが、5月17日にあらためて開白し、今月も焼八千枚護摩供を勤めることにいたしました。
2026年6月7日結願の焼八千枚護摩供は、本尊薬師如来を仰ぎ、5月18日から5月31日午前までは一日三座の薬師法を勤めます。前行はすでに行ったばかりですので、この期間は護摩なしで勤めます。薬師法は一座一時間半とし、5月24日の日曜午後三時の座は薬師護摩として修します。5月31日午後から6月7日早朝までは、一座三時間の薬師護摩を重ねます。
十万遍念誦は最後の一週間で満じ、6月7日の早朝三時の座、午前八時開始の結願の座へ進みます。どうぞこの勝縁に、みなさまの願いをお託しください。
令和8年5月吉日 平等寺住職 谷口真梁
About the practice
開白から結願までの22日間
開白は2026年5月17日、結願は6月7日。開白は15時から17時まで護摩を勤めます。
5月18日から5月31日午前までは、早朝5時、日中10時、午後15時開始の一日三座で薬師法を勤めます。薬師法は一座一時間半です。5月24日の日曜午後15時の座は薬師護摩です。5月31日午後から6月7日早朝までは、一座三時間の薬師護摩を重ねます。
最終日は早朝3時開始の薬師護摩を勤め、午前8時開始の結願の座へ進みます。十万遍念誦は最後の一週間で満じます。
Principal Image: Yakushi Nyorai
Prayers for healing and bodily well-being
Looking up to Yakushi Nyorai, the principal image of Byodoji Temple said to have been carved by Kobo Daishi, we perform this rite with prayers for healing illness and protecting bodily health, in keeping with Yakushi's vow to heal the suffering of body and mind without discrimination.
Prayer intentions
What wishes may be entrusted
This year's 8,000-stick Goma is dedicated especially to healing illness and protecting bodily health. You may write more than one prayer.
Good health
For those who wish to live each day without major illness or who feel their strength declining.
Protection from cancer
A deeply felt prayer often entrusted to us at times of treatment, follow-up tests, or preventing recurrence.
Strong legs and back
Also suitable for those who wish to keep walking well or pray for elderly family members.
Peace of body and mind
We also accept prayers for eye conditions, emotional distress, diabetes, and other illnesses that require long companionship.
Daily life and karmic ties
We also receive prayers for household safety, removing misfortune, lifelong good fortune, happy connections, academic success, traffic safety, and memorial offerings for ancestors.
Prayer plans
Choose a prayer plan first, then add any items you need
There are six ways to apply. First choose one prayer plan, then add any bestowed items you would like.
The tag sizes are: O paper tag 30 cm, B wooden tag 30 cm, C special wooden tag 30 cm, S 45 cm, and SS 60 cm.
A.PLAN
The basic prayer plan
Standard Prayer
¥5,000
Your prayer is read aloud throughout all 63 goma services, and a goma stick is offered on your behalf in the concluding rite.
Classic ofudaTraditional choice
B.PLAN
Traditional 30 cm wooden ofuda
Prayer with Wooden Ofuda
¥8,000
In addition to Plan A, you receive a 30 cm wooden ofuda blessed in the goma fire and a card-sized ofuda.
Most chosenFor special milestones
C.PLAN
Special 30 cm wooden ofuda
Special Ofuda Prayer
¥10,000
You receive a 30 cm wooden ofuda wrapped in Awa washi, with your prayer written in gold.
For C, S, and SS you may choose the color of the ofuda. If no color is specified, lapis blue will be used.
O
30 cm paper ofuda
Single-session Prayer
¥2,000
A 30 cm paper ofuda blessed only in the concluding rite will be sent later.
S
Special 45 cm wooden ofuda
Special Large Ofuda Prayer
¥30,000
A higher prayer tier that includes a special 45 cm large ofuda, suitable for significant turning points in life.
SS
Special 60 cm wooden ofuda
Special Extra-large Ofuda Prayer
¥50,000 and up
The highest prayer tier, including a special extra-large 60 cm wooden ofuda.
Online application
Once you finish reading, you can apply right away
Start by choosing a prayer plan, then add any charms or bestowed items you would like.
Bestowed items
Charms, ofuda, and prayer beads to carry the prayer into daily life
Special wooden ofuda for C, S, and SS
Choose from 20 colors of Awa washi
For the special wooden ofuda, we wrap Awa washi around a wooden plaque inscribed in gold with your prayer. You may choose from the 20 colors below. If no color is specified, lapis blue will be used.
Blue Gold, Crimson, Orange, Wisteria, Silver, Cypress Bark, Canary Yellow, Gold, Vermilion, Navy, Pine Green, Pale Aqua, Fresh Green, Peach, Lapis Blue, Cherry Blossom, Dandelion, Light Blue, Soft Blue, Soft Pink
Alongside choosing the color of a special wooden ofuda, you can also add the bestowed items listed below. Many people receive them for themselves or for family members.
¥1,000 charms
Five everyday charms you can carry with you
These charms are easy to keep close in daily life, for healing, cancer protection, warding off misfortune, and forming good connections. The Lifelong Good Fortune charm and the Healing charm are also available in multiple colors.
Cancer Protection Charm
¥1,000
One of Byodoji Temple's signature charms, offered with the prayerful intention for which the temple is well known.
Five-color Bond Charm
¥1,000
An easy-to-carry five-color charm that helps you stay connected with the principal image.
Healing and Peace Charm
¥1,000
A charm bestowed with prayers to accompany those living day by day alongside illness.
Colors: Pink / Sky Blue
Lifelong Good Fortune Charm
¥1,000
A charm received with prayers for an upward turn in daily life and good fortune.
Colors: Mustard / Blue / Pink / Red / Sky Blue
Misfortune Clearing and Longevity Charm
¥1,000
A charm for leaving misfortune behind, opening good fortune, and wishing for long life.
Handmade items to keep close
Handmade charms and stickers
Strong Legs and Back Charm
¥3,000
A handmade charm shaped like a straw sandal, received by those praying for safe and steady mobility.
88 Charm
¥3,000
A charm made with rice straw grown by hand from planting to harvest, then purified and crafted with prayer.
Five-color 22 Traffic Safety Sticker
¥1,000
A traffic safety sticker designed in five colors. It can be placed on your car or somewhere close at hand.
Five-color 22 Auspicious Wish Sticker
¥1,000
A 22 sticker featuring the five-colored emblem of auspicious fulfillment, for those who want to keep a wish gently close.
Blue 22 Traffic Safety Sticker
¥1,000
A blue-toned 22 traffic safety sticker with a calm palette, suited for use on a car.
Five-color 88 Traffic Safety Sticker
¥1,000
An 88 traffic safety sticker in rainbow colors that stands out clearly on a car.
Prayer beads
Prayer beads for daily recitation and temple visits
We offer a formal white-oak long rosary and several crystal prayer beads.
Crystal Bracelet Nenju
¥8,000
A crystal bracelet-style nenju for daily recitation.
White Oak Nenju
¥10,000
A formal long rosary for Koyasan Shingon practice. It uses the same white oak favored by the head priest, with white tassels and a red inner cord symbolizing the wisdom of Amida Nyorai.
Crystal Nenju, 6 mm (women's size)
¥19,000
A crystal nenju in the one-shaku-one-sun size, arranged to be especially easy for women to carry and use.
Crystal Nenju, 7 mm (unisex)
¥28,000
A crystal nenju in the one-shaku-three-sun size, suitable for anyone to use.
Practice schedule
The 22 days from opening to closing
5月17日開白、6月7日結願の日程です。薬師法と薬師護摩の時刻を表にまとめています。
2026年5月17日開白、6月7日結願の日程です。
5月18日から5月31日午前までは一日三座を勤め、薬師法は一座1時間30分です。5月24日の日曜午後3時の座は薬師護摩、5月31日午後から6月7日早朝までは一座3時間の薬師護摩です。時刻は修行の進み具合や天候で前後することがあります。
| Date | Late-night | Daytime | Early-night | Meals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 17Sun | 15:0017:00Opening | Vegetarian Morning 2 meals | ||
| May 18Mon | 05:0006:30薬師法 | 10:0011:30薬師法 | 15:0016:30薬師法 | Vegetarian Morning 2 meals |
| May 19Tue | 05:0006:30薬師法 | 10:0011:30薬師法 | 15:0016:30薬師法 | Vegetarian Morning 2 meals |
| May 20Wed | 05:0006:30薬師法 | 10:0011:30薬師法 | 15:0016:30薬師法 | Vegetarian Morning 2 meals |
| May 21Thu | 05:0006:30薬師法 | 10:0011:30薬師法 | 15:0016:30薬師法 | Vegetarian Morning 2 meals |
| May 22Fri | 05:0006:30薬師法 | 10:0011:30薬師法 | 15:0016:30薬師法 | Vegetarian Morning 2 meals |
| May 23Sat | 05:0006:30薬師法 | 10:0011:30薬師法 | 15:0016:30薬師法 | Vegetarian Morning 2 meals |
| May 24Sun | 05:0006:30薬師法 | 10:0011:30薬師法 | 15:0017:00薬師護摩 | Vegetarian Morning 2 meals |
| May 25Mon | 05:0006:30薬師法 | 10:0011:30薬師法 | 15:0016:30薬師法 | Vegetarian Morning 2 meals |
| May 26Tue | 05:0006:30薬師法 | 10:0011:30薬師法 | 15:0016:30薬師法 | Vegetarian Morning 2 meals |
| May 27Wed | 05:0006:30薬師法 | 10:0011:30薬師法 | 15:0016:30薬師法 | Vegetarian Morning 2 meals |
| May 28Thu | 05:0006:30薬師法 | 10:0011:30薬師法 | 15:0016:30薬師法 | Vegetarian Morning 2 meals |
| May 29Fri | 05:0006:30薬師法 | 10:0011:30薬師法 | 15:0016:30薬師法 | Vegetarian Morning 2 meals |
| May 30Sat | 05:0006:30薬師法 | 10:0011:30薬師法 | 15:0016:30薬師法 | Vegetarian Morning 2 meals |
| May 31Sun | 05:0006:30薬師法 | 10:0011:30薬師法 | 15:0018:00薬師護摩・十万遍 | Vegetarian Morning 1 meal |
| Jun 1Mon | 05:0008:00薬師護摩・十万遍 | 10:0013:00薬師護摩・十万遍 | 15:0018:00薬師護摩・十万遍 | Vegetarian Morning 1 meal |
| Jun 2Tue | 05:0008:00薬師護摩・十万遍 | 10:0013:00薬師護摩・十万遍 | 15:0018:00薬師護摩・十万遍 | Vegetarian Morning 1 meal |
| Jun 3Wed | 05:0008:00薬師護摩・十万遍 | 10:0013:00薬師護摩・十万遍 | 15:0018:00薬師護摩・十万遍 | Vegetarian Morning 1 meal |
| Jun 4Thu | 05:0008:00薬師護摩・十万遍 | 10:0013:00薬師護摩・十万遍 | 15:0018:00薬師護摩・十万遍 | Vegetarian Morning 1 meal |
| Jun 5Fri | 05:0008:00薬師護摩・十万遍 | 10:0013:00薬師護摩・十万遍 | 15:0018:00薬師護摩・十万遍 | Vegetarian Morning 1 meal |
| Jun 6Sat | 05:0008:00薬師護摩・十万遍 | 10:0013:00薬師護摩・十万遍 | 15:0018:00薬師護摩・十万遍 | Vegetarian Morning 1 meal |
| Jun 7Sun | 03:0006:00薬師護摩・十万遍 | 08:00結願まで結願 | Fasting No food or water | |
Live stream on the closing day
Online observance
The great goma on the concluding day will also be streamed live, mainly on YouTube. Even if you cannot come to the temple, we are preparing so you can join the prayer at the same time.
8k Homa #14
May 22, 2026, 05:00
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May 22, 2026, 10:00
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May 22, 2026, 15:00
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May 23, 2026, 05:00
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May 28, 2026, 05:00
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May 31, 2026, 05:00
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Jun 2, 2026, 15:00
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Jun 3, 2026, 15:00
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Jun 4, 2026, 15:00
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Jun 5, 2026, 15:00
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Jun 6, 2026, 10:00
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Jun 6, 2026, 15:00
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Jun 7, 2026, 03:00
8k Homa #63
Jun 7, 2026, 08:00
Apply
Apply for prayer
While applications are open, you can jump to the application screen with your chosen plan preselected. Additional items can be added there later.
APLAN
The basic prayer plan
Standard Prayer
¥5,000
Your prayer is read aloud throughout all 63 goma services, and a goma stick is offered on your behalf in the concluding rite.
Apply with this plan
Classic ofudaTraditional choice
BPLAN
Traditional 30 cm wooden ofuda
Prayer with Wooden Ofuda
¥8,000
In addition to Plan A, you receive a 30 cm wooden ofuda blessed in the goma fire and a card-sized ofuda.
Apply with this plan
Most chosenFor special milestones
CPLAN
Special 30 cm wooden ofuda
Special Ofuda Prayer
¥10,000
You receive a 30 cm wooden ofuda wrapped in Awa washi, with your prayer written in gold.
For C, S, and SS you may choose the color of the ofuda. If no color is specified, lapis blue will be used.
Apply with this plan
O
30 cm paper ofuda
Single-session Prayer
¥2,000
A 30 cm paper ofuda blessed only in the concluding rite will be sent later.
Apply with this plan
S
Special 45 cm wooden ofuda
Special Large Ofuda Prayer
¥30,000
A higher prayer tier that includes a special 45 cm large ofuda, suitable for significant turning points in life.
Apply with this plan
SS
Special 60 cm wooden ofuda
Special Extra-large Ofuda Prayer
¥50,000 and up
The highest prayer tier, including a special extra-large 60 cm wooden ofuda.
Apply with this plan