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Exhibition: Special Goshuin (Red Seal) December "Dragon and Poinsettia New Year's Purification"

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What benefit would you like to receive? Increased financial luck Good luck and protection from evil Fulfillment of wishes Family safety physical health Other (please write in the remarks column)

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★New Year's holiday announcement★

Orders placed by December 20th will be shipped within the year.
Orders placed after December 21st will be shipped after January 7th.

We will be closed from December 26th to January 6th for the New Year holidays.
Please note that we will respond to inquiries in order from January 7th onwards.

Click here for the Dragon Day limited edition gold and black 2-piece set
Distributed monthly at Jorakuji Temple

Special Goshuin "Dragon Series"

In December, you can receive a goshuin stamp with your wishes to conclude the year. " The New Year's Purification Ceremony of the Dragon and Red Flowers ."

*The Day of the Dragon will be written in gold letters.
How do I apply for gold lettering?

December Dragon Day 🐲: Please choose your benefit and apply on December 1st (Mon), 13th (Sat), and 25th (Thu) .

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*We do not accept advance orders or reservations for gold lettering. Please apply on the day of the Dragon.

The date printed on the seal is the date of application .

The advance sale will be one day.

Thoughts on Goshuin...

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・Increased financial luck

・Good luck and protection from evil

・Wish fulfillment

・Household safety

・Physical health

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poinsettia

In the crisp winter air, poinsettias shine brightly.
It retains the same warmth even in the cold season,
This flower has been bringing a beacon of hope to people since ancient times.

Its noble appearance is a symbol of blessing and prayer,
Each and every bract quietly holds a wish.

Red poinsettias represent blessings and passion.
The color of life that powerfully inspires the heart.
The golden poinsettia represents "abundance and brilliance,"
A vibrant color of hope that brings light to the future.

The poinsettia depicted on this goshuin is
With the wishes that each color radiates,
Gently approaching the hearts of those who visit,
It gives off a warm light like the winter sun.

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December marks the end of the year.
The red flowers swayed gently in the cold air,
Within the temple grounds, the dragon's gaze quietly watches over the people.
It's time to look back on the days that have passed and gently let go of the fatigue and anxiety in your heart.
The "Dragon and Red Flower New Year's Purification" will give you the strength to welcome the new year with a fresh mind.
Please enjoy a moment of peaceful prayer.

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Gracefully dancing 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.
We will protect the wishes of those who visit the shrine.

The characters for "Samantabhadra Great Bodhisattva"

Bodhisattva Samantabhadra,
Guiding people with wisdom and compassion,
He is a Bodhisattva who brings peace of mind.

By this inscription,
May you be blessed with a pure heart and daily peace,
I am writing this with my best wishes.

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.

It is chosen as a gift

It is also recommended as a gift for family and friends.
The date of the application is included, so it makes a great gift for birthdays or births.

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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 benefit 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 Jorakuji Temple, the head priest and all the staff will pray wholeheartedly for those who are unable to visit, so please rest assured.