"Ohigan" is the period when our world and Buddha's world overlap. Twice every year, the week before and after the vernal and autumnal equinoxes is called ``ohigan'. By holding a memorial service for the deceased, it is an important time to acquire the ideal behavior as a Buddhist called "Rokuharamitsu" and to realize that oneself is also a Buddha.
The autumn equinox season has arrived again this year. Ohigan is the period when the distance between Higan, the world of Buddha, and Shigan, our world, is the closest. Let's pray together at this time when we can feel closer to the world of Buddha where there are loved ones who have passed away.
From 2020, Byodo-ji Temple has started a remote equinox memorial service. You can share your prayer time through the screen. If you would like to pray for, hold a memorial service for, or worship someone important to you in this way, please apply.
The period of the memorial service in 2022 is one week. From September 20th, every day at 6:00 a.m. morning service, 4:00 p.m. evening service, and 8:00 p.m. memorial service, we will read aloud and hold a memorial service until September 26th.
We will offer memorial services at the following rituals
You can apply for special offers such as:
reading aloud
Your name will be read aloud at all memorial services during the period of the ritual you applied for.
certificate
Your name will be read aloud at all memorial services during the period of the service you applied for. We will send you a certificate of Eko after completion.
Wooden Tag/Small
Your name will be read aloud at all memorial services during the period of the service you applied for. We will send you a wooden tag (24 cm) after the end.
Wooden Tag/Large
Your name will be read aloud at all memorial services during the period of the service you applied for. We will send you a wooden tag (30 cm) after the end.
Stupa
Your name will be read aloud at all memorial services during the period of the service you applied for. During the period, a sotoba will be erected and a memorial service will be held at the hall.
Stupa and certificate
Your name will be read aloud at all memorial services during the period of the service you applied for. During the period, a sotoba will be erected and a memorial service will be held at the hall. After completion, we will send you a certificate of Eko.
Special wooden tag
Your name will be read aloud at all memorial services during the period of the service you applied for. We will send you a special wooden tag (30 cm) after the end.
Higan complete set
Your name will be read aloud at all memorial services during the period of the service you applied for. During the period, a sotoba will be erected, and after the completion, a certificate of eko and a special wooden tag (30 cm) will be sent.
