1. Monks at Horyuji Temple, a UNESCO World Heritage site in Nara, performed their annual year-end cleaning ritual on Monday.
2. The monks cleaned the Buddha statues, including the Shaka Triad, as part of the "Ominugui" ritual. Worshipers also attended and prayed during the ceremony.
3. The temple's chief priest conducted services wishing a peaceful transition into the New Year and prayed for world peace in the upcoming year. A visitor from Hokkaido shared that it was her first visit to Nara, finding it a great experience and expressing hope for good health next year.
2. The monks cleaned the Buddha statues, including the Shaka Triad, as part of the "Ominugui" ritual. Worshipers also attended and prayed during the ceremony.
3. The temple's chief priest conducted services wishing a peaceful transition into the New Year and prayed for world peace in the upcoming year. A visitor from Hokkaido shared that it was her first visit to Nara, finding it a great experience and expressing hope for good health next year.
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Summary
Annual cleaning ritual performed at Horyuji Temple, UNESCO site in Nara; monks cleaned Buddha statues during "Ominugui" ceremony with worshippers attending and praying. Chief priest conducted services for peaceful New Year transition and world peace. A visitor from Hokkaido expressed positive
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URL: https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/20251209_01/#summary
Date: Dec. 9, 2025
Notes: 2025-12-09
Created: 2025/12/09 08:40
Updated: 2025/12/09 11:06
Last Read: 2025/12/09 11:06