Byodoji's Goma Rites

Choose a Byodoji Goma Prayer by Your Wish

Gan-fuji prayers for healing from cancer, recovery from illness, protection from misfortune, wishes for work, and memorial prayers. Choose the wish on your mind, then continue directly to the next Goma rite accepting applications.

The Medicine Buddha, the principal image of Byodoji
Yakushi Nyorai
The Eleven-Faced Kannon, principal Buddha of Byodoji's Jibutsudo
Eleven-Faced Kannon
Acala (Fudo Myoo) at Byodoji
Acala (Fudo Myoo)
Vaiśravaṇa (Bishamonten) at Byodoji
Vaiśravaṇa (Bishamonten)
Kṣitigarbha (Jizo Bosatsu) at Byodoji
Kṣitigarbha (Jizo Bosatsu)
Goma rites to choose from
Goma Rites for Five Deities
Prayer fee
¥500 per prayer
How to apply
Applications accepted online

Choose Your Wish

Choose what concerns you most right now. On the application screen, you can review the name, prayer request, and amount before submitting.

Health & Illness

For those facing cancer or praying for recovery from illness and peace of body and mind.

Protection & Daily Life

For those praying to avert calamities and obstacles, protect their family, and see their wishes fulfilled.

Work & Endeavors

For those praying for their work, business, an important endeavor, or the path ahead.

Children & Memorial Prayers

For those hoping for a child, praying for safe childbirth or a child's growth, or offering memorial prayers for the departed, mizuko, and ancestors.

Five Goma Rites and Their Deities

Learn about the schedule of each Goma rite and the deities enshrined at Byodoji.

The Medicine Buddha, the principal image of Byodoji

Yakushi Goma: 8:00 p.m. on the 8th of every month / Gan-fuji prayers for healing from cancer are also accepted at the Sunday Goma

Yakushi Nyorai

Yakushi Goma

Looking to Yakushi Nyorai, who vowed to relieve illness and bring peace to body and mind, we pray for health and recovery.

Next monthly Goma accepting applications: Tue, September 8 at 20:00

If you are unsure, begin with the wish closest to your heart

As a guide: turn to Yakushi Nyorai for health and healing, the Eleven-Faced Kannon for broad protection and well-being, Acala for removing misfortune and calamity, Vaiśravaṇa for work and success, and Kṣitigarbha for children's growth and memorial prayers.

This guide is here to help you choose; it does not limit any wish to only one deity. Please select the Goma rite that feels closest to your wish.

Choose from Five Goma Rites

Your name and wish are recited at Byodoji

Byodoji is a Koyasan Shingon Buddhist temple in Anan City, Tokushima, and the 22nd temple of the Shikoku Pilgrimage. During the Goma rite performed before the honzon (principal deity), the chief priest reads aloud the name and prayer request on your application and offers prayers for you.

  1. Choose the Goma closest to your wishChoose where to apply from the five deities and their prayer wishes.
  2. Review your name and wishEdit the details on the application screen and review them before submitting.
  3. The Chief Priest Offers Prayers During the GomaBefore the honzon (principal deity), the chief priest reads aloud your name and prayer request and offers prayers for you.

Begin with the wish closest to your heart today

Choose from five Goma rites and twenty-two prayer wishes, then review the details on the application screen.

Choose a Goma by your wish