Ekādaśamukha Homa
[Monthly on the 18th] ekadaśamukha Homa Ritual
Monthly Eleven-Faced Kannon Fire Ritual
Byodoji Temple, 22nd Sacred Site of the Shikoku 88 Temple Pilgrimage, Koyasan Shingon Buddhism 18th of every month (Kannon Bodhisattva's sacred day) 8:00 PM live stream | Healing from illness, disaster protection, fulfillment of wishes
About the Eleven-Faced Kannon Fire Ritual
From Byodoji Temple, the 22nd sacred site of the Shikoku 88 Temple Pilgrimage and a Koyasan Shingon Buddhist temple, we deliver a live stream of the Eleven-Faced Kannon fire ritual every 18th of the month (Kannon Bodhisattva's sacred day). The ceremony is conducted according to the traditional Chuin-ryu practices commonly performed at Mount Koya.
Eleven-Faced Kannon is one of the manifestations of Avalokiteshvara Bodhisattva, possessing eleven faces to save all sentient beings.
"I now speak this to benefit and bring peace to all sentient beings, to eliminate all diseases, to destroy all evil, to stop all inauspiciousness, to prevent all nightmares, and to ward off all untimely deaths" ─From the 'Eleven-Faced Divine Mantra Heart Sutra'
Entrust your prayers to the flames of the fire ritual and receive the protection of Eleven-Faced Kannon. You can participate in worship together with us even through the screen.
Ten Kinds of Victory
The ten worldly merits explained in the 'Eleven-Faced Divine Mantra Heart Sutra':
| Number | Victory | Content |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Constant good health | Body remains constantly healthy without illness |
| 2 | Protection by all Buddhas | Always protected by Buddhas of the ten directions |
| 3 | Abundance of treasures | Treasures, clothing, and food never run out |
| 4 | Subjugation of enemies | Enemies are subdued, nothing to fear |
| 5 | Respect from nobility | Noble people show respect and speak first |
| 6 | Protection from poison | Not harmed by poison or evil spirits |
| 7 | Protection from weapons | Not harmed by any swords or weapons |
| 8 | Protection from drowning | No water disasters |
| 9 | Protection from fire | No fire disasters |
| 10 | No unnatural death | No untimely or accidental death |
Four Kinds of Merit
The four afterlife merits explained in the 'Eleven-Faced Divine Mantra Heart Sutra':
| Number | Merit | Content |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Seeing Buddha at death | Seeing all Buddhas at the time of death |
| 2 | Not falling into evil realms | Not falling into hell, hungry ghost, or animal realms |
| 3 | Not dying from danger | Not dying from perilous circumstances |
| 4 | Birth in Pure Land | Rebirth in the Pure Land |
Meaning of the Eleven Faces
The eleven faces symbolize the immeasurable compassion and wisdom of Avalokiteshvara Bodhisattva:
| Position | Number | Expression | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Front | 3 faces | Compassionate | Embraces good people and saves those who awaken bodhicitta |
| Left | 3 faces | Wrathful | Intimidates evildoers and subdues demonic obstacles |
| Right | 3 faces | White fangs showing | Encourages and inspires those who practice good |
| Back | 1 face | Laughing | Laughs greatly seeing all beings' enlightenment |
| Top | 1 face | Buddha face | Shows Amida Buddha, the original nature of Kannon |
About Eleven-Faced Kannon
| Item | Content |
|---|---|
| Formal name | Eleven-Faced Avalokiteshvara Bodhisattva |
| Sanskrit name | Ekādaśamukha Avalokiteśvara |
| Meaning | The Observer of Freedom with eleven faces |
| Position | Manifestation of Avalokiteshvara, one of six Kannons (saves asura realm) |
| Attributes | Lotus, water vessel, prayer beads, fearlessness mudra |
| Sacred day | 18th of every month |
Eleven-Faced Kannon is a representative of Great Compassion Kannon alongside Thousand-Armed Kannon, with Amida Buddha enshrined as a transformation Buddha in the crown of each face.
Eleven-Faced Kannon Mantra
on maka kyaronikya sowaka
oṃ mahā kāruṇikāya svāhā
Prayer Application
We accept blessing prayers for amulets and protective charms. All religious denominations are welcome.
| Item | Content |
|---|---|
| Donation | 500 yen per wish (per spirit) |
| Application | Apply here |
| Payment methods | Credit card, Apple Pay, Google Pay, bank transfer |
Añjali - A New Form of Prayer
A web application developed by the head priest of Byodoji Temple for online prayer. It visualizes your wishes while maintaining anonymity and delivers them to the principal Buddha.
- Usage fee: Free (offerings as donations are also possible)
- Application: Añjali here
Ask the Head Priest
If you have any questions about Buddhism or various daily life matters, please feel free to ask anything.
Live Stream Information
- Broadcast date/time: 18th of every month, 8:00 PM
- Broadcast location: Byodoji YouTube Channel
- 24-hour live stream: Here
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