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Chichibu Joraku-ji Temple

Special Goshuin for September–October “Dragon and Autumn Leaves in Moonlight”

Special Goshuin for September–October “Dragon and Autumn Leaves in Moonlight”

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Special Goshuin “Dragon Series”

 

On Dragon Days and and Ichiryū Manbai-bi inscriptions will be written in gold ink.


*How do I apply for the gold lettering?

Please apply on the following dates:

September: 3 (Thu), 6 (Sun), 7 (Mon), 14 (Mon), 15 (Tue), 19 (Sat), 26 (Sat), 27 (Sun)

October: 1 (Thu), 9 (Fri), 11 (Sun), 14 (Wed), 21 (Wed), 23 (Fri), 26 (Mon)

Please apply on the dates above. Orders placed on these dates will automatically be issued in gold lettering.

 

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*Advance orders or reservations for gold lettering are not accepted. Please apply on the day.


The date written on the Goshuin will be the application date.
For early application, the date will be the 1st.



The September and October 2026 Special Goshuin is “Dragon and Autumn Leaves in Moonlight.”

As the feeling of autumn gradually deepens, September and October bring a sense of the changing seasons beneath the increasingly expansive autumn sky.

Under the clear autumn sky, the dragon gracefully travels through the heavens, while the cool breeze brings a fresh breath of life to hearts that have journeyed through summer.

The golden rice fields and abundant plants and trees seem to remind us of the joy of seeing the efforts we have made along the way gradually take shape.

As we enter this season of harvest,
we sincerely pray that, with the protection of the dragon, the wishes you have nurtured will flourish and bear abundant fruit, bringing you days filled with peaceful joy and happiness.



Message Behind This Goshuin...




You may select your desired blessing:

・Financial Prosperity

・Good Fortune & Protection from Misfortune

・Wish Fulfillment

・Family Safety

・Good Health

 Each goshuin is carefully handwritten one by one.

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“Dragon and Autumn Leaves in Moonlight” was created with the wish that, while feeling the quiet of deepening autumn and the beauty of the autumn leaves, your wishes may flourish and bear abundant fruit under the connection with the Buddha.

We hope you will turn your heart toward the autumn leaves illuminated by the moonlight, and spend a peaceful and fruitful autumn with a moment of prayer with your hands together.

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The Graceful Dragon Seal

Since ancient times, the dragon has been revered as a guardian deity.
This Goshuin carries the power to ward off misfortune and bring peace of mind.

It is carefully inscribed with the wish to protect the wishes of those who come to pray.

 

Inscription “Fugen Bosatsu”

Fugen Bosatsu (Samantabhadra) guides people with wisdom and compassion,
bringing inner peace.

With this inscription, we pray you receive purity of heart and daily tranquility.

 

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.

 

Perfect as a Gift

Recommended as a meaningful gift for family and friends.
As the goshuin includes the application date, it is also cherished for birthdays and celebrations.

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Goshuin is a way to connect with gods and Buddhas

A goshuin is a seal (stamp) that you receive when you visit a shrine or temple, and it also lists the date of your visit and the name of the shrine or temple.
Originally it was a receipt for submitting a copy of a sutra, but now it is widely accepted as proof of worship.
You can keep a record of your visits by collecting them in a special notebook called a goshuincho.
This is a symbol of the faith of the worshippers and has the important meaning of connecting them with the gods and Buddhas.



The red seal is a handprint to paradise

The origin of goshuin is said to date back to the Heian period.
The origin of the goshuin is said to be that at that time, temples would give them to worshippers as proof that they had dedicated a sutra (a copy of a sutra).
The goshuin stamps are stamped with the name of the temple and the seal of the principal image, and are treasured as a memento of worship and proof of faith.

The goshuincho is also said to be a "handprint to paradise."
It is said that if you show your goshuin at Enma's judgment hall, you will be able to pray for going to paradise.

For this reason, in some areas, when a person dies, a goshuincho (stamp book) is placed in the coffin.

 

Is there any blessing to mailing it?

The goshuin stamps you receive by mail also reflect your own faith.

Of course, it's best to actually visit the shrine.
However, there are some people who find it difficult to come due to various circumstances.

In such cases, you can deepen your connection with the gods and Buddhas even if you are far away by applying for a goshuin by mail.
When you receive a goshuin stamp that has been written with love at a temple or shrine, it is important to offer a prayer in your heart.

It is not the goshuin itself that brings good fortune, but the heart that offers prayer that brings good fortune.

 

Continuing from the Edo period Like a substitute

A daisan is when someone visits a shrine or temple on behalf of someone who is unable to make the pilgrimage due to old age, illness, or busy schedule.
This tradition has continued since the Edo period.

The same applies to receiving a goshuin by mail.
At Chichibu Joraku-ji Temple, the head priest and all the staff will pray wholeheartedly for those who are unable to visit, so please rest assured.

 

With the head priest!
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