前橋厄除大師, Buddhist temple in Maebashi, Japan
Maebashi Yakuyoke Daishi is a Buddhist temple housing two principal statues: the Kannon Bodhisattva and the Kobo Daishi. Both figures are typically kept from public view and stored away from sight.
Founded in 1533 during the Tenbun period, the temple belongs to the Shingon Chizan Buddhist sect. Its Kobo Daishi statue arrived in 1888, transferred from the Kawasaki Daishi temple.
The goma fire ritual performed here is a form of esoteric Buddhist practice where prayers are expressed through burning wooden sticks. Visitors can witness these ceremonies and experience the flickering flames and incense smoke firsthand.
The temple office operates daily from 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM and offers various prayer services. Visitors can arrange traffic safety blessings and memorial services for pets during these hours.
Every 10 years, the temple opens its doors for a special viewing of the normally hidden Kannon Bodhisattva statue. The next unveiling is scheduled for 2033.
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