"Auspicious Goshuin Stamps Heralding Spring" The Appeal of the March Special Goshuin Stamps Featuring Plum Blossoms and White-Eye
1. Introduction
It's March, and plum blossoms are beginning to bloom in more and more areas. However, it's still quite cold these days. Today, we'll be introducing a special goshuin stamp from Jorakuji Temple called "Dragon, Plum Blossom, and White-Eye," which features plum blossoms and a white-eye, giving you a sense of spring.
This month's special goshuin is here
2. Highlights of the March Special Goshuin
Here we will introduce the highlights of the March special goshuin.
The most notable feature of the March special goshuin is the adorable image of plum blossoms and white-eyes.
Plum blossoms are said to symbolize the five blessings: longevity, wealth, good health, virtue, and divine will. Plum blossoms have five petals, so it is said that the five blessings are placed on top of each other to open the five blessings. Japanese white-eyes are also said to be auspicious birds. Why not keep a plum and white-eye goshuin at hand as spring begins and feel the happiness of spring?
3. The appeal of the March special goshuin stamp
From here, we will take a look at each of the designs of the special Jorakuji Temple goshuin stamps for March.
3-1. Beautiful design in full bloom of spring
White-eye stamp
White-eyes, which visit plum blossoms in early spring, are messengers announcing the arrival of spring. Their adorable appearance is a symbol of peace and tranquility, and it is said that if one comes near a home, the family's fortunes will improve. White-eyes, which bring good fortune and peace of mind, are an auspicious motif that is also connected to the benefits of "peace of mind" of Fugen Bodhisattva.
Plum blossoms
Plum blossoms, which symbolize the five blessings, are said to have the power to ward off evil spirits and bring good fortune, as they endure the harsh cold and bloom in early spring. The vitality that makes the flowers bloom so powerfully is linked to the "good fortune" benefits of the dragon at Jorakuji Temple, and we have put our hopes in the arrival of new good fortune.
Jorakuji Temple's Dragon Seal
Dragons have been worshipped as guardian deities since ancient times.
It is said to have the power to ward off evil and bring peace of mind.
It is placed next to the plum blossom petals to protect and purify the wishes of those who visit.
The characters for "Samantabhadra Great Bodhisattva"
Samantabhadra Bodhisattva is a bodhisattva who guides people with wisdom and compassion, bringing them peace of mind.
I write this letter with the hope that it will grant you a pure heart and daily peace.
Sanskrit seal "An"
A sacred seal with Sanskrit characters written inside a jewel.
Sanskrit is a writing system that originated in ancient India, and each character represents the power of Buddha.
This Sanskrit seal "An" represents the Bodhisattva Samantabhadra.
What kind of Buddha is Samantabhadra Bodhisattva?
What are the benefits of Bodhisattva Samantabhadra?
If that sounds like you, this article explains it.
Please be sure to read it.
What is the guardian deity of the Year of the Dragon and Snake, "Samantabhadra Bodhisattva"?
Write your wish in gold letters
Gold ink used.
You can choose from 18 different words to write.
・Increased financial luck
・Good luck and protection from evil
・Physical health, etc.
Each piece is carefully inscribed with wishes for good fortune.
It is also recommended as a gift for family and friends.
The date of application is included, making it a popular gift for birthdays and births.
Each piece is carefully written
Each of these special goshuin stamps is hand-stamped and a wish written inside, giving the bearer a special connection.
See the special goshuin stamps for March
3-2. The characters for "Samantabhadra Bodhisattva" are written in gold! Limited edition "Day of the Dragon" goshuin
Furthermore, on "Dragon Day" we distribute special red seals with gold lettering.
The "Day of the Dragon" is said to bring great luck, such as increased financial fortune, business success, and the realization of dreams.
March Dragon Day🐲: March 12th (Wednesday), March 24th (Monday)
We also sell a "black and gold lettering set" exclusively on Dragon Day.
Please note that this item will only be sold on the Dragon Day mentioned above.
4. How to receive a goshuin
4-1.Receive at Jorakuji Temple
Reception location and time
Jorakuji Temple's goshuin stamps are available at the gift shop.
4-2. Apply by mail
How to apply
You can apply for a goshuin stamp online.
Apply for the March special goshuin stamp
From the Goshuin page, go to "Apply by mail" and enter your address and other required information.
After you apply, you will receive a confirmation of receipt via email.
(postage)
If you choose to send by mail, shipping costs will be 350 yen nationwide.
(Payment method)
Payment can be made by credit card, convenience store payment, smartphone payment (PayPay, etc.), or AmazonPay.
After payment is complete, we will write your message on the goshuin and mail it to your home.
(Estimated time until receipt)
It will take approximately 5 to 7 days from the time you receive the "Shipping Complete" notification. Please check the post office website for details.
If there is a large number of applications, it may take some time to prepare your order.
5. Summary
So far, we have introduced the appeal of the special goshuin stamps that are only available from Jorakuji Temple in March. Even if you can't quite make it to see the plum blossoms, we hope you will enjoy the plum blossoms and white-eyes with the goshuin stamps.
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