Fire walking ceremony
The Acala is said to be "Kyouryourinjin" and has a mission to lead people to the Buddhism as the incarnation of the Dainichi Buddha. He carries blaze on his back angrily, and he holds a salvation rope in his left hand and a treasure sword in his right hand. All of them burns down, cuts and ties up the worldly desires. His violent appearance let confess people. He has also heart of mercy to save people from the depth of heavy suffering.
The purple holy fire with the Acala as the principal image is to pray for world peace, prosperity of vajrayana, happiness for all people and productiveness of grain. Also, it is a great holy fire to pray for clearance of misfortune / welcome fortune, accomplishment of wishes of worshipers.
Moreover, the later fire walking ceremony is converted to Acala, and it is a ceremony to take his act of charity for accomplishment of wishes back to your home.
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| Date ⁄ Time | 3:00 p.m., November 3 every year |
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| Place | In front of Holy Fire Hall of Daigan-ji Temple |
| Entrance fee | Free * Public visitors can also participate in the fire walking ceremony on request. |
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* Reception place of tea and cakes is available in the precincts.
