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Kyuri Kaji is a secret ritual introduced to Japan by the great monk Kukai (Kobo Daishi) to heal diseases, ward off disasters, and suppress evil tendencies.
Like the human body, a cucumber is mostly water. Kyuri Kaji is the rite of sealing one's illnesses, misfortunes, and bad habits into a cucumber and burying it in the earth.
Kyuri Kaji is held every year on the Day of the Ox in the midsummer doyō period. In 2022 (Reiwa 4), it fell on July 23. Since 2020 (Reiwa 2), Byodoji has held Kyuri Kaji in a way that also lets people take part remotely.
On the day, people could visit the temple in person or take part remotely through YouTube and other platforms.
If you want to rid your body of illness, feel that bad things keep happening to you, or have long-standing bad habits, seal them into a cucumber and start living with a fresh heart.
Jul 23, 2022
15:00 - 17:00
四国霊場第二十二番札所
平等寺 本堂
779-1510 徳島県阿南市新野町秋山177番地
Healing from illness
Good fortune and protection from misfortune
Breaking bad habits
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Kaki Inori (summer prayers) at Byodoji is a period of prayer for staying clear of illnesses and misfortunes typical of summer, such as summer fatigue and heatstroke.
Over two days, July 23 and 24, 2022 (Reiwa 4), we prayed for everyone's health in four services.