8,000 Goma #31

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Goma ritual offering of 8,000 Goma sticks to the main deity Fudo Myoo, and prayers for the eradication of misfortune and the elimination of sins, are performed annually at the 22nd temple of the Shikoku 88-temple pilgrimage, Byodoji Temple. Additional details for the 24/7 live streaming can be found at https://byodoji.online/live

Online Prayer and Offering Application

1. Application Method

You can apply from your smartphone or computer at the following website: https://byodoji.online/app

2. Offering Amount

One dedication (one spirit): 500 yen

3. Payment Method

Online payment (credit card, Apple Pay, Google Pay) or bank transfer

4. Notes

No specific sect or denomination is required.

The prayers will be conducted in the method of the Shingon sect of Koyasan.

5. You can also apply for talismans and other bestowal items.

Definition of "Yakumetsu" (Eradication of Misfortune)

In general, prayers for misfortune usually involve:

1. Yakuyoke: warding off misfortune, keeping misfortune away from oneself
2. Yakunotoshi: casting off misfortune
3. Yakubarai: dispelling misfortune

These primarily involve getting rid of misfortune, leaving the source of misfortune intact. This can lead to needless concerns such as picking up misfortune once again at a certain place, etc.

At Byodoji Temple, we offer prayers for "Yakumetsu" which completely eliminates misfortune using the wisdom fire (chika) of Fudo Myoo, so that there is no need to recall the existence of such things with worries in the future. This practice was suddenly started by the head priest’s idea in 2016, and is probably the only temple in the world offering prayers for "Yakumetsu"!٩(๑´3｀๑)۶