Jizō Goma
[Monthly on the 24th] Jizo Goma Prayer Ritual
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Monthly Jizo Goma Fire Ritual
Shikoku 88 Temple Pilgrimage 22nd Sacred Site - Shingon Buddhist Byodoji Temple
Every 24th of the month (Jizo Bodhisattva's Sacred Day) 8:00 PM Live Stream | Six Realms Salvation・Sin Elimination & Virtue Generation・Child Protection
What is Jizo Goma
From Byodoji Temple, the 22nd sacred site of the Shikoku 88 Temple Pilgrimage and a Shingon Buddhist temple of Koyasan, we deliver live streaming of Jizo Goma fire rituals every 24th of the month (Jizo Bodhisattva's sacred day). The ritual is performed according to the traditional Chuin-ryu style commonly practiced at Mount Koya.
Jizo Bodhisattva is the bodhisattva who saves all sentient beings in the six realms during the "age without Buddha" from Shakyamuni's parinirvana until Maitreya's appearance in this world.
> "I now vow that throughout immeasurable kalpas until the end of the future, I will establish extensive skillful means for these suffering sentient beings of the six realms, causing them all to attain liberation, and only then will I myself achieve Buddhahood"
> ─From the Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva Sutra
"All beings saved, then enlightenment achieved" - He holds the great vow to save all sentient beings before attaining his own Buddhahood.
Please entrust your prayers to the flames of the goma fire and receive the blessings of Jizo Bodhisattva.
You can join us in prayer even through the screen.
Benefits of Jizo Bodhisattva
| Benefit | Description |
|---|---|
| Six Realms Salvation | Saves all sentient beings in hell, hungry ghosts, animals, asuras, humans, and heavenly realms |
| Sin Elimination & Virtue Generation | Elimination of karmic obstacles, increase of good roots, permanent removal of bad karma |
| Child Protection | Child-rearing, conception, safe childbirth, memorial services for unborn children |
| Worldly Benefits | Healing from illness, disaster prevention, abundance of clothing and food |
| Good Rebirth | Rebirth in heaven, rebirth in Pure Land, meeting with Maitreya |
Twenty-Eight Benefits (Excerpts)
Benefits of faith in Jizo Bodhisattva as explained in the Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva Sutra:
- Protection by Dragons and Devas ─ Protected by the eight classes of dragons and devas
- Daily Increase of Good Results ─ Good karmic results increase daily
- Abundance of Clothing and Food ─ Clothing and food become abundantly sufficient
- Freedom from Epidemics ─ Epidemics do not approach
- Freedom from Water and Fire Disasters ─ Liberation from floods and fires
- Liberation of Deceased Ancestors ─ Those who died before are freed from suffering
- Ultimate Buddhahood ─ Ultimately achieving Buddhahood
About Jizo Bodhisattva
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Formal Name | Jizo Bodhisattva Mahasattva |
| Sanskrit Name | Kṣitigarbha |
| Meaning | kṣiti (earth) + garbha (womb) = Womb of the Earth |
| Retinue | Prithvi (Earth Goddess), Commanding Ghost King, Various Great Ghost Kings |
| Attributes | Staff with rings (to travel through six realms), Wish-fulfilling jewel |
| Sacred Day | 24th of each month |
Jizo Bodhisattva is the only bodhisattva who takes the form of a bhiksu (monk) despite being a bodhisattva. This represents humility and shows an approachable form for sentient beings in the age of declining dharma.
Jizo Bodhisattva Mantra
on kakaka bisammaei sowaka
oṃ ha ha ha vismaye svāhā
Prayer Service Applications
We accept blessing and prayer services for amulets and protective charms. All religious denominations are welcome.
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| 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: Every 24th of the month at 8:00 PM
- Broadcast Location: Byodoji YouTube Channel
- 24-Hour Live Stream: Here
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