NARA, Mar 01 (News On Japan) –
The most important rites of the Buddhist follow referred to as “Shunie,” broadly known as “Omizutori,” started on March 1st at Nigatsudo Hall of Todaiji in Nara, marking the arrival of spring within the historical capital.
The ritual has been carried out yearly since 752, when the Great Buddha was consecrated, and has turn out to be a seasonal custom that heralds the altering of the seasons in Nara.
Because it has continued with out interruption by means of epidemics and wars, the follow is named the “futai no gyobo,” which means an unbroken self-discipline, and this 12 months marks its 1,275th observance.
Source: Kyodo