Chion-in is the head temple of Jodo Shu (Buddhist Denomination) in Higashiyama-Ku, Kyoto.
Chion-in was built where Honen Shonin lived and practiced nenbutsu.
Joya-no-kane (Bell Ringing on New Year’s Eve)
As part of welcoming the new year, the purpose of this ceremony is to sweep away all of the desires that have accumulated over the course of a year. The bell is struck 108 times, which represents the number of desires that we hold. The bell at Chion-in is one of the most famous in Japan. Due to its size, it takes a team of seventeen monks to strike the bell, and each time the bell rings the monks can be heard shouting “Ee hitotsu” (One more!) and “sōre” (Now!).
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Негізгі бет Joya-no-kane (Bell Ringing on New Year’s Eve) Chion-in December 31st, 2016
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