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Buddhist Healing in Contemporary Japan (with Rev. Nathan Jishin Michon)

New Books in Japanese Studies

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Healing through Projection of Light: Exploring the Shingon Fire Ceremony

This chapter explores the use of fire ceremonies, known as goma, in Buddhist practices in contemporary Japan. It delves into the symbolism of the flame, the deity associated with the ritual, and how goma rituals can be used for healing, purification, and prayers for world peace.

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