{"id":3206,"date":"2012-06-13T11:55:42","date_gmt":"2012-06-13T02:55:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.takahatafudoson.or.jp\/?page_id=3206"},"modified":"2026-10-01T13:04:58","modified_gmt":"2026-10-01T04:04:58","slug":"kitou_houyou","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.takahatafudoson.or.jp\/en?page_id=3206","title":{"rendered":"Prayers & Ceremonies"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Goma Ritual<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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Goma, or <\/span>homa<\/i><\/span> in Sanskrit, means to burn. This ceremony represents the burning of bonnou, which is the source of suffering, by Buddha\u2019s fire of wisdom.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

For the Goma Ritual, a platform is set up with various offerings in front of the Fud\u014d My\u014d-\u014d. Then, a special firewood named Goma-ki is burnt down, and mantras are chanted in Mikky\u014d\u2019s characteristic prayers.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Goma fire is the symbol of wisdom, and the firewood represents bonnou<\/span> (the<\/span> source of suffering).  Through the Goma Ritual, the bonnnou represented by firewood is burned down by Fud\u014d My\u014d-\u014d\u2019s fire of wisdom, and along with the believers, their wishes are purified while they pray for their fulfillment.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Available prayers are:

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\u2013 household safety<\/span><\/div>\n\n\n\n
\u2013 business prosperity<\/span><\/div>\n\n\n\n
\u2013 health safety<\/span><\/div>\n\n\n\n
\u2013 protection against disasters<\/span><\/div>\n\n\n\n
\u2013 warding off evil<\/span><\/div>\n\n\n\n
\u2013 recovery from illness<\/span><\/div>\n\n\n\n
\u2013 success for surgical operation<\/span><\/div>\n\n\n\n
\u2013 recovery from injury<\/span><\/div>\n\n\n\n
\u2013 fulfillment of one\u2019s earnest wishes<\/span><\/div>\n\n\n\n
\u2013 company prosperity<\/span><\/div>\n\n\n\n
\u2013 project prosperity<\/span><\/div>\n\n\n\n
\u2013 construction work safety<\/span><\/div>\n\n\n\n
\u2013 work safety<\/span><\/div>\n\n\n\n
\u2013 traffic safety<\/span><\/div>\n\n\n\n
\u2013 travel safety<\/span><\/div>\n\n\n\n
\u2013 easy childbirth<\/span><\/div>\n\n\n\n
\u2013 protection against rokusan<\/span><\/div>\n\n\n\n
\u2013 protection against housai<\/span><\/div>\n\n\n\n
\u2013 fortune safety<\/span><\/div>\n\n\n\n
\u2013 healthiness<\/span><\/div>\n\n\n\n
\u2013 success for exams<\/span><\/div>\n\n\n\n
\u2013 success to find employment<\/span><\/div>\n\n\n\n
\u2013 studies fulfillment<\/span><\/div>\n\n\n\n
\u2013 better fortune<\/span><\/div>\n\n\n\n
\u2013 prayer for a newborn baby<\/span><\/div>\n\n\n\n
\u2013 thanking, etc.<\/span><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Goma Rituals can be requested for the same day only. For this reason, please make sure to finish your registration at the reception at least 10 minutes before the start of the ceremony.<\/span><\/div>\n\n\n\n
The reception is located inside the H\u014drin Kaku<\/span> (the<\/span> paper amulets area).<\/span><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Since Goma training is accepted on the day, please accept it about 10 minutes in advance. * The reception desk is located in Hohokaku.<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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The schedule for Goma Rituals can be found here<\/a>.<\/span><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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If you need a personal Homa application form, please contact Takahata Fudoson Kongo-ji Temple.<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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The Goma Ritual fees<\/h6>\n\n\n\n
kinds\uff08\u339d\uff09<\/th>The Goma Ritual fees<\/th>Shipping cost for one unit<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
Large Daigoma Ritual (58cm) <\/td>\u00a530,000~<\/td>\u00a51,500<\/td><\/tr>
Medium Chugoma Ritual (52cm) <\/td>\u00a515,000<\/td>\u00a51,500<\/td><\/tr>
Goma Ritual (45cm) <\/td>\u00a57,000<\/td>\u00a51,500<\/td><\/tr>
Goma Ritual (37cm) <\/td>\u00a55,000<\/td>\u00a51,500<\/td><\/tr>
Kaichusatsu<\/td>\u00a55,000<\/td>\u00a5500<\/td><\/tr>
Prayer for traffic safety<\/td>\u00a55,000<\/td>\u00a5500<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Road safety prayer<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Takahata Fudoson is also called \u201cMountain of Prayer for Traffic Safety\u201d and is full of colorful vehicles and many drivers every day. Please apply for traffic safety prayers. I would like to pray for everyone’s safety every day with my heart.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The traffic safety prayer is accepted on the day, so please accept it about 10 minutes in advance. Apply at the traffic safety prayer reception desk.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Please check the timetable for traffic safety prayer on this page.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you need a personal traffic safety prayer application form, please contact Takahata Fudoson Kongo-ji Temple.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Goshuin (Temple\/Shrine Seal)<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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Goshuin Office<\/h5>\n\n\n\n

Originally, goshuin<\/em> (temple seals) were issued as proof of the dedication of a sutra, but today they are granted as a record of one’s visit to the temple. They are available at the sutra dedication counter (seal issuance counter) located within the temple office in the basement of the five-story pagoda.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is number 14 on the temple grounds guide page<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Reception Hours<\/h5>\n\n\n\n

9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

*Please note that we may be unable to accept requests due to memorial services or other events. We ask that you submit requests for each type separately.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Goshuin-cho (Shrine and Temple Seal Book)<\/h5>\n\n\n\n

1,500 yen each
Floral pattern (cherry blossom pink), floral pattern (light blue), Fudo-do Hall & Five-story Pagoda (navy blue), Roaring Dragon (navy blue)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u3000<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Information on Shichi-Go-San and Newborn Blessings<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Shichi-Go-San prayers for your child’s health are held daily throughout October and November, while prayers for newborns are conducted year-round.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

*Shichi-Go-San prayer services can be performed outside the October\u2013November period upon request; they will be conducted during the scheduled Goma fire ritual.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Duration of your spiritual practice<\/h5>\n\n\n\n

It follows the schedule of the Goma fire ritual.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Please check the schedule for the Goma ritual on this page<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Prayer Offering<\/h5>\n\n\n\n

Offering of 5,000 yen or more (including the banknote and offering fee). *Inside the hall, please have children sit at the front-center, with family members seated behind them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u3000<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Funeral Hall<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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Kannon-in Branch Temple<\/h5>\n\n\n\n

The “Betsuin Kannon-in” at Takahata Fudo is a funeral venue where standard funeral services can be held.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Please contact us regarding use of the service. (Phone: 042-591-8871)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

equipment<\/th>Reception (no tent required)<\/td><\/tr>
 <\/th>Elevator<\/td><\/tr>
 <\/th>Restroom for people with physical disabilities<\/td><\/tr>
 <\/th>Coin lockers, public phones<\/td><\/tr>
 <\/th>Facilities such as a parking lot (using the Takahatasan No. 2 Parking Lot) are available.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

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Important Information<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Please exercise due caution, as we cannot accept liability for accidents, theft, or similar incidents in the parking lot.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Please refrain from bringing in outside food or drinks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Please exercise great caution regarding damage to the building and equipment, as well as potential fire hazards.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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