CEC diary [Kyoto] Celebration ceremony at Myoshinji Temple
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"CEC Diary" introduces attractive spots in Kyoto that we CEC members have seen and heard about. nice to meet you! My name is SORANOSUKE HOSODA and I am a CEC Ambassador. CEC also plans and manages events for inbound tourists, and this time we invited guests from overseas to participate in the Buddh...
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In Kyoto, a city where students from both Japan and abroad gather, we are an organization of international students and Japanese students living in Kyoto from all over the world. Our "ambassadors" will guide you through Kyoto's cultural tourism in various languages based on our own experiences and knowledge. From existing courses to custom-made special one-day courses, we can accommodate requests from existing courses to custom-made special one-day courses in order to create the best memories, such as knowledge and experience of shrines and temples and gardens, modern architecture, food culture, traditional performing arts, etc., and local encounters. We will respond and help make your days in Kyoto unforgettable. In addition to guided tours, we offer special experiences ranging from events that utilize unique venues to projects that allow you to fully enjoy the seasonal culture of Kyoto.
Buddhist altar ceremony held at Myoshinji Temple “Shunkoin”
The main character this time is a couple living in Mozambique. We invited guests from Portugal and the United States and held a Buddhist altar ceremony at Myoshinji Shunkoin, followed by an unveiling ceremony for the couple at Myoshinji Ha Chokeiin.
In Japan, you may think of weddings generally held at hotels, wedding halls, churches, shrines, etc., but there is actually a Buddhist ceremony that is held at a temple.
History and form of Buddhist altar style
A Buddhist ceremony is a Buddhist style wedding ceremony. Established during the Meiji period, this ceremony is used to vow in front of Buddha to vow to be connected to the next life. The format is to tell the ancestors about the person who will be walking with them from now on and to express their gratitude to the Buddha. It is said that Steve Jobs also got married in a Buddhist altar ceremony.
Shunkoin was founded in the 18th year of Tensho (1590 A.D.), and the current chief priest is fluent in English, so he conducts everything in Japanese and English. When we asked guests from overseas about their impressions of the ceremony as a whole, some said that the chief priest's sermon was the most memorable.
Mr. Zenryu Kawakami, Chief Priest of Shunko-in Temple
Guest from overseas
unveiling party
After the Buddhist ceremony, we moved to Chokei-in Temple in Myoshin-ji Temple and held an unveiling party. The chief priest of Chokei-in Temple, which was founded in 1600 A.D., told us about the history of the temple, and the main meal was ``Yao Osamu,'' a vegetarian cuisine that was founded in the first year of the Meiji era and is purveyor to the head temple of each sect, and is specialized in catering. We have prepared the traditional vegetarian cuisine of the restaurant. Although it is called vegetarian cuisine, it is a very gorgeous and beautiful meal. All the guests were impressed by the taste.
Osamu Yao's vegetarian cuisine menu
After the meal, we were served matcha tea brewed by the chief priest. The matcha that the chief priest made right in front of me was also exceptional.
The matcha is Miyabi no Shiro from Yanagisakuen, and the matcha is provided by Yotokuin and Keishunin.
The sweets are the colors of Kaohsiung from Honke Yushuken.
Gagaku
The finale of the unveiling event was a gagaku concert. The performance of ``Ettenraku,'' which is said to be a representative piece of gagaku music, was a chance for all the staff to share this unique moment together, and I was moved by the idea of creating a moment that will remain as a memory like this. It was a moment. Some of the guests shed tears. Gagaku is now recognized as a traditional Japanese culture, but its roots are said to have come to Japan from China and the Korean Peninsula. Gagaku has already declined and disappeared in China and the Korean Peninsula, and as a result, it has become unique to Japan and has a history of becoming a traditional Japanese culture.
This time, I introduced the history, format, and reception of the Buddhist altar ceremony.What did you think of it? I would be happy if you knew that there are ways to celebrate love like this.
May your life be filled with wonderful experiences.
For information on producing special events and experiences in Kyoto, please contact https://www.cec-kyoto.jp/ .
In Kyoto, a city where students from both Japan and abroad gather, we are an organization of international students and Japanese students living in Kyoto from all over the world. Our "ambassadors" will guide you through Kyoto's cultural tourism in various languages based on our own experiences and knowledge. From existing courses to custom-made special one-day courses, we can accommodate requests from existing courses to custom-made special one-day courses in order to create the best memories, such as knowledge and experience of shrines and temples and gardens, modern architecture, food culture, traditional performing arts, etc., and local encounters. We will respond and help make your days in Kyoto unforgettable. In addition to guided tours, we offer special experiences ranging from events that utilize unique venues to projects that allow you to fully enjoy the seasonal culture of Kyoto.
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