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Exhibition: Special Goshuin (Red Seal) November "Dragon-Protecting Chrysanthemums and Dancing Autumn Leaves"

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

Special Goshuin "Dragon Series"

The October goshuin stamp is " Dragon-protecting chrysanthemums and dancing autumn leaves, " which conveys a wish under the autumn night sky .

※The day of the Dragon will be written in gold letters.※

How do I apply for gold letters?

October Dragon Day 🐲: Please choose your benefit and apply on November 7th (Friday) or 19th (Wednesday) .

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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 .

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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chrysanthemum

Under the clear autumn sky, the chrysanthemums blooming nobly,
It celebrates unchanging beauty even in the changing seasons,
It is a flower that has been loved by people for a long time.

Its dignified appearance symbolizes a pure heart and eternal harmony,
Each petal quietly embodies a wish.

Purple chrysanthemums are the color of hope, representing dreams coming true.
Yellow chrysanthemums are a blessing color that brings longevity and happiness.
Pink chrysanthemums are the color of kindness that symbolizes "sweet dreams."

The chrysanthemum depicted on this goshuin is
Along with the feelings that each color radiates,
Gently attending to the wishes of visitors,
It lights a warm light in your heart.

autumn leaves

The autumn leaves gently swaying and fluttering in the autumn breeze,
A gift from nature that reflects the beauty of the changing seasons.
The sight of each piece flying up into the sky,
It evokes the passage of time and the transience of encounters and partings.

The fiery crimson and gold leaves,
Coloring the brilliance of life to bloom until the very end,
It leaves a quiet warmth in your heart.

The autumn leaves depicted on this goshuin are
Along with the beauty of the moment when the petals flutter,
It conveys the gentle message to visitors to "cherish this moment."

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With the deepening autumn air,
Please spend a quiet moment of prayer.

"Chrysanthemums and Falling Autumn Leaves"
With the feelings contained in the autumn colors gently conveyed,
This is a goshuin that will support your wishes.

The gracefully blooming chrysanthemum symbolizes a pure heart and longevity.
The falling autumn leaves reflect the beauty of the changing seasons.
Each color gently resonates with each other,
It brings a gentle light to the hearts of those who visit.

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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 a 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.