The Goma Ritual of consecrated fire is unique to Esoteric Buddhism and is the most recognizable ritual of the esoteric Shingon sect in Japan. The ceremony is performed with the purpose of …

The fire ceremony or "goma" is a key ritual of esoteric Buddhism, Sanatan Dharma (Hinduism) and other religions too. The Japanese name derives from the Sanskrit. In China and Korea, …

Ogoma is a solemn religious ceremony supported by deep philosophical meaning and the esoteric Buddhist doctrine of Shingon. The Japanese word "Goma" is read "Homa" in Sanskrit, and …

Fudo is the principal object of the sacred Saito Goma Fire Ceremony, which is conducted at the annual Spring and Fall Festivals. The function of the ceremony is to evoke the power of Fudo …

Goma, or homa in Sanskrit, means to burn. This ceremony represents the burning of bonnou, which is the source of suffering, by Buddha’s fire of wisdom. For the Goma Ritual, a platform is …

In the Heian period, the war-ridden Kanto region was quelled by a Goma prayer, which was performed by order of the then Emperor. This is said to be the origin of Naritasan Shinshoji …

The Goma Fire Ritual is a sacred ceremony in Japanese esoteric Buddhism, especially practiced in temples at Koyasan. It is a powerful prayer ritual aimed at purification, protection, and the …

The Goma fire ritual is central to the religious observances of Naritasan Shinshoji Temple. It is performed at set times every day in the Daihondo Great Main Hall. Visitors write a prayer onto …

Sho-Hassenmai-Goma-Ku-Shugyo is considered as one of the highest secrets of the Goma rituals. The monk who attempts this ritual, practices 3 times a day for 3 weeks. Each practice …

The origins of the Goma sacred fire ritual can be traced back over 3,000 years to India. In Japan, the sacred fire ritual is central to Shingon Buddhism and the deity usually invoked is Fudo …