第6回グランプリ受賞作品 「火渡り(西国寺)」

喜種 保男(広島県)

毎年1月8日に西国寺で行われる柴灯大護摩法要を描いたもの。行者が火を焚き、お札を焼き、祈祷して火を均し、熾の上を素足で歩いて渡った後、善男善女が続き、家内安全商売繁盛等を願って渡り、行者のお払いを受ける。

6th Grand Prix Work
[Hiwatari Shinji – Ceremony of the Holy Flame (Saikokuji Temple)]

Yasuo Kidane

This piece shows “Saito Oogomaku”, which is held at Saikokuji Temple on January 8th every year. Buddhist devotees create a fire, burning paper charms in it and praying. They then spread out the coals and walk over them with bare feet while praying for future generations of devoted men and women, domestic tranquility, success in business, or other blessings. This ritual is believed to purify those who partake in it.

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