27 September, Monday - moon day, moon in Taurus (the 20th day)
Fire ritual at Honsenji dated on the 26th of Sept.
(Honsenji: Minami-Shinagawa 3-5-17)
Firemen on assignment, just in case
I was on a tree (lie!).
We all tried to meditate together at the very beginning!
Blowing Triton's trumpets, that's the sign of ritual start.
Set fire.
Energetic Taiko beat & Sutra chanting synchronized with burst of fire.
Our expectations highraised by dramatic rhythm & sound.
After his deep bow, the Fire ritual started.
Bonzu (monks) walked barefoot on fire.
Each Bonzu held the wood plate written spells.
Ended.
↑ Look at him!
I really like him because He looks so clean.
A Must-to-Look person, indeed.
The ritual never ends without finding him out.
you see, Every year, the fire ritual makes me happy in this way.
