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Goma Fire Ritual Experience

Also written: 護摩行（ごまぎょう）体験 · 护摩行体验

The dynamic esoteric Buddhist fire ritual, performed at temples such as Zentsu-ji Temple to symbolically burn away earthly desires, is popular with foreign visitors as a spiritual Japanese cultural experience.

Kagawa Shikoku Culture & Tradition

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Goma ritual Shingon esoteric goma sticks wishes Fudo flames cleanse Zentsu-ji birthplace monthly Goma 28th special Jan 1-3 Feb star July cucumber Oct earth daily morning 5:30 May-Sept 6:00 Oct-April open Goma-do 1940 seated Fudo close oil drums mantras flames Buddha shapes shukubo Iroha Kaikan temple stay shojin shakyo Kaidan dark corridor Mt. Koshi Mie Pond reflecting dynamic fire spiritual reset sightseeing English parking detox global travelers faith quiet.