"Homa" will strengthen one's own wishes and thoughts

A time to strengthen one’s own wishes and thoughts

Homa is a secret Esoteric Buddhist method of praying to the principal deity by burning a special kind of firewood called a Homa stick.

Through the fire of Fudo’s wisdom, we pray for the fulfillment of various wishes such as family safety, prosperity in business, warding off evil, and bringing in good fortune.

Participants are usually kept at a distance and watch quietly, but at Shoureki-ji Temple, you can sit right next to the fire and watch it burn, and you can even burn the homa stick yourself.

The chief priest will explain the meaning and ideas of Homa in detail.

In the end, you will be presented with udenenju prayer beads
Fee: ¥5,000 per person (no reservation required)

3 p.m. Check-in

Enjoy a relaxing time in a historic temple that you can rent out to yourself, limited to one group for one day. The chief priest of the temple will act as your own personal guide, listening to your wishes and suggesting ways to spend your time during your stay.

5 p.m. Homa

We will move to the Gomado hall in the temple grounds. As the area begins to darken, the flames become even more beautiful. The chief priest will explain the method and ideas of Homa in detail. (Fee: ¥5,000 per person)

7 p.m. Dinner

A “Kuromine Shamo Full Course” will be served in a spacious Japanese-style room with a view of the beautiful garden. On the way to the restaurant, the chief priest who is the chef will come to show you the rare ingredients and cooking methods.

9 p.m. Star Gazing

How would you feel about star gazing while sitting on the porch?
From Shoreki-ji Temple, you can see the starry sky as though you were in a planetarium. The main hall and courtyard lit up by lights are also very beautiful, so please enjoy them with a drink after dinner.

11 p.m. Going to Bed

Take a nice rest to calm your mind in a Japanese style room, which has tranquility that only a temple can offer.

ー　The Following Day　ー

6 a.m. Morning Service

Since you have the rare chance to stay at a temple, wake up early and participate in the morning service. The service will be held in the main hall. The meaning within the sutras will convey the importance of living a better life.

8 a.m Breakfast

If the weather is nice, you will have breakfast on the wooden deck in the bamboo grove. We will prepare a breakfast set that contains local ingredients.

9 a.m. Making Goshuin (stamp)

Using Japanese Kurotani paper, you can make your own original Goshuin (stamp). Use a proverb, motto, etc. to make a good memory.

10 a.m. Checkout

Please make sure you have not forgotten anything, and take care returning home.