Ring in the New Year with Tranquility at Jingu-ji Temple, Mie Prefecture
Mie Prefecture is pleased to announce a special New Year’s Eve event, “Joyanokane and Toshikoshi Shinnen Kito” (除夜の鐘・年越新年祈祷), to be held at the serene Jingu-ji Temple (東光山 神宮寺) on December 31st, 2024, into the early morning of January 1st, 2025. This traditional observance offers a peaceful and meaningful way to welcome the coming year.
Jingu-ji Temple, nestled in the beautiful landscapes of Mie, invites all to experience the profound spiritual atmosphere as the old year draws to a close and a new one begins. The event will feature the customary ringing of the Joya no Kane, the resonant tolling of the temple bell 108 times, a practice symbolizing the purification from the 108 worldly desires that afflict humanity. Participants can partake in this ancient ritual, finding a moment of reflection and purification as the old year’s burdens are symbolically cast away.
Following the bell ringing, attendees will have the opportunity to participate in the Toshikoshi Shinnen Kito (Year-End and New Year Prayer). This special prayer ceremony is dedicated to wishing for peace, prosperity, and good fortune for the year ahead. It is a chance to offer blessings for oneself, one’s family, and the wider community as we step into the new year with hope and renewed intentions.
This event at Jingu-ji Temple provides a wonderful opportunity to immerse oneself in Japanese New Year traditions and to experience a sense of communal peace and spiritual renewal. Whether seeking personal reflection or a shared experience of hope for the future, the Joyanokane and Toshikoshi Shinnen Kito at Jingu-ji Temple promises to be a memorable and uplifting start to the New Year.
Further details regarding the exact schedule for the evening will be made available closer to the date. We look forward to sharing this special occasion with you.
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