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Segaki-e (Ancestral Ceremony)
Segaki-e (Ancestral Ceremony)
One day, a hungry ghost appears before Anan Sonja, a disciple of Buddha. The hungry ghost said to Anan, "You have three days left to live. If you want to extend your life, feed all the hungry ghosts." Surprised, Anan consulted with Buddha, who gave him a sutra that can make a small amount of food increase infinitely. The hungry ghosts were relieved of their suffering as Anan prayed for the repose of their souls obeying Buddha’s teachings. Consequently, Anan Sonja was able to live longer.
(Kubatsu Enku Gaki Darani Sutra)
The Segaki-e is a memorial service in which food and drink are given to the hungry ghosts who have fallen into the Gaki-dō (the realm of the hungry ghosts, the second lowest from the bottom—the hell), who are constantly suffering from unsatisfied hunger in recompense for their deeds during their lifetimes. People can use the merit obtained from such almsgiving to pray for the repose of the souls of their ancestors (Eko). The service attendees bring the rice for the hungry ghosts and offer it to the Buddhist altar. One of the temple's three major ancestral memorial services.
・Held every year on May 23rd: a sermon starts at 1:00 p.m.; Segaki memorial service at 2:00 p.m.
Buddhist ceremonies
Segakie (Ancestral Ceremony)
One of the temple's three major ancestral memorial services
Held every year on May 23rd: a sermon starts at 1:00 p.m.; Segaki memorial service at 2:00 p.m.
Urabon Service: Urabon-e
One of the temple's three major ancestral memorial services.
Held every year on July 13th: Urabon-e memorial service starts at 11:00 a.m.
During Obon period (from the 13th to 15th), the front doors of the main prayer hall are open for visitors to pray.
Jyuyae (Ten-Night Chanting Nembutsu Service)
One of the temple's three major ancestral memorial services.
・Held in mid-November. Ten-Night Chanting Nembutsu Service starts at 2:00 p.m.
O-higan, an equinox day memorial service (Spring/Autumn)
During the equinoctial week, the front doors of the main prayer hall are open for visitors to pray.
Hanamatsuri（Flower Festival: The Buddha’s Birthday)
Hanamatsuri is an event to celebrate the Buddha's birthday. The “Migawari Jizoson” and “Shokan Yakushi” handed down in this temple will be unveiled once a year at this occasion.
Sweet tea will be served.
Tōunji Temple, a Jodo Shu religious institution
〒168－0062
2-5-4 Honan, Suginami-ku, Tokyo
Phone/Fax:
03-3316-5801
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