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Glossary of the Shikoku pilgrimage

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Aizendō Temple dedicated to Aizen Myōō Temples Amida Nyorai Buddha of Infinite Light, who welcomes all beings into his Pure Land BuddhismThe 13 Buddhasnew, to be validated Aruki Henro The walking pilgrim Pilgrimage Bangai Temples not part of the 88 but considered sacred sites PilgrimageTemples Bekkaku Special temples outside the 88 temples BuddhismPilgrimageTemples Bentō Quick boxed meal eaten away from home Food Benzaiten In Japan, one of the seven deities of good fortune Buddhism Bishamonten Guardian King of the North, one of the seven deities of good fortune Buddhismnew, to be validated Bonnō Earthly passions and desires Buddhism Bosatsu Person close to awakening Buddhism budō Martial art, the way of the warrior in peacetime. Martial arts Bussokuseki Footprints of the Buddha carved in stone Buddhism Chōsokabe Motochika Warlord of Tosa (1539–1599), he extended his power over much of Shikoku. His name appears in the history of wars and temple destructions in the 16th century. HistoryPeople Chōzuya Purification water basin (mouth and hands) Temples Dainichi Nyorai The Cosmic Buddha at the heart of Shingon Buddhism BuddhismThe 13 Buddhasnew, to be validated Daishi Great Master Buddhism Daishidō Temple hall dedicated to the Great Master (Daishi) PilgrimageTemples Dōgyō Ninin One path, two people Pilgrimage Dōjō Place where the way is studied Martial artsBuddhism Ema Votive wooden plaque on which one writes a prayer or wish TemplesJapannew, to be validated Emon Saburō Emon Saburō, legendary figure of the 88 temples pilgrimage People Kamakura period From 1185 to 1333. Major growth of Buddhist schools History Fudasho Pilgrimage temple stop where one deposits one's osamefuda PilgrimageTemplesnew, to be validated Fudō Myōō Wisdom King with a wrathful face, who cuts through passions BuddhismThe 13 Buddhasnew, to be validated Furo The Japanese bath Japan Goeika Buddhist devotional poem Buddhism Gohōgō Mantra honoring Kōbō Daishi BuddhismPilgrimage Goma Fire ritual of esoteric Buddhism Buddhismnew, to be validated Goshuin Red stamp and calligraphy from a temple or shrine TemplesPilgrimagenew, to be validated Gyaku uchi Visiting the temples counter-clockwise Pilgrimage Hakui Pilgrim's white jacket Gear Hannya shingyō The Heart Sutra, recited at each temple Buddhismnew, to be validated Henro The pilgrim (or pilgrimage) of Shikoku Pilgrimage Henro Goya Rest huts for pilgrims, built by volunteers LodgingPilgrimage Henro korogashi Difficult trail section along the 88 temples of Shikoku Pilgrimage Henro michi The trail of the 88 temples pilgrimage in Shikoku Pilgrimage Honbō Temple building where monks reside Temples Hondō Main temple hall Temples honzon Principal object of veneration in a temple BuddhismTemples Hyōseki Engraved stone markers indicating distances Pilgrimage Ikkoku Mairi Doing the pilgrimage one prefecture at a time Pilgrimage Jirei Small handbell rung during sutra recitation Gear Jizō Bosatsu Bodhisattva protector of children and travelers BuddhismThe 13 Buddhasnew, to be validated Jun-uchi Doing the pilgrimage from temple 1 to 88 Pilgrimage Junrei Buddhist or Shinto pilgrimage BuddhismPilgrimage Jūsanbutsu The thirteen Buddhas of Shingon Buddhism The 13 Buddhasreviewed, to be validated Kaikan Hall, a temple's assembly building TemplesLodgingnew, to be validated Kannon Bodhisattva of compassion, the most common honzon on the trail BuddhismThe 13 Buddhasnew, to be validated Kechigan Completing the pilgrimage, fulfilling the vow made at the start Pilgrimagereviewed, to be validated Keiko Training Martial artsreviewed, to be validated Kokubun-ji Provincial temples established in the 8th century TemplesHistorynew, to be validated Kokūzō Bosatsu Bodhisattva of space, wisdom, and memory BuddhismThe 13 Buddhasnew, to be validated Kongōzue Pilgrim's wooden staff, representing Kōbō Daishi Gear Kōya-san Mount Kōya, sacred mountain founded by Kōbō Daishi BuddhismPilgrimage Kugiri-uchi Walking the pilgrimage in sections Pilgrimagereviewed, to be validated Kukai Founder of the Shingon school and of the Shikoku pilgrimage HistoryPeople Kyōhon Booklet containing the sutras Gearreviewed, to be validated Matsuri Traditional Japanese festival Japanreviewed, to be validated Michi-no-eki Roadside rest area with restrooms, local shop, and shelter LodgingJapannew, to be validated Minshuku Traditional Japanese family inn LodgingJapan Miroku Bosatsu Maitreya, the Buddha of the future Buddhism Monju Bosatsu Bodhisattva of wisdom, often mounted on a lion BuddhismThe 13 Buddhasnew, to be validated Naiten Transcription of the words of the Buddha Buddhism Nakatsukasa Mohei Meiji-era pilgrim who walked the Shikoku pilgrimage 280 times and erected numerous trail markers Peoplereviewed, to be validated Namu Daishi Henjo Kongo Homage to the Savior [Kōbō] Daishi, the awakened and eternal one. Pilgrimage Nenju Buddhist prayer beads (rosary) Gearreviewed, to be validated Niōmon Temple gate guarded by two Niō warrior guardians BuddhismTemples Nojuku Sleeping outdoors, rough camping LodgingPilgrimage Nōkyō Stamp and calligraphy received at the temple after prayers TemplesPilgrimagenew, to be validated Nōkyō-chō Booklet used to collect temple stamps and calligraphy GearPilgrimage Nōkyō-sho Temple stamp office where books are stamped and calligraphed Templesreviewed, to be validated Nōkyōjiku Hanging scroll for collecting temple stamps Gearreviewed, to be validated Nyorai Tathagata, fully enlightened Buddha BuddhismThe 13 Buddhas O-settai Charitable gifts offered to pilgrims Pilgrimage obon Festival of the ancestors celebrated in mid-August Buddhism Ohenro-san Respectful name given to pilgrims by the people of Shikoku Pilgrimagenew, to be validated Okunoin Inner sanctuary of a temple, often set apart Templesnew, to be validated Om Mystical syllable of Sanskrit origin Buddhismreviewed, to be validated Omamori Amulet sold at temples and shrines TemplesJapannew, to be validated Onsen Hot spring and public baths LodgingJapannew, to be validated Orei-Mairi Returning to the starting temple at the end of the pilgrimage Pilgrimage Osamefuda Paper slip bearing one's name, deposited at each temple GearPilgrimagenew, to be validated Rakan Disciple of the Buddha who has attained awakening (arhat) Buddhismreviewed, to be validated Rinzai One of the major Zen Buddhist schools, founded by Myōan Eisai Buddhism Rōsoku Candles used on the pilgrimage Gear Ryokan Traditional Japanese inn Lodging Saiin Western precinct of a Buddhist temple Temples Sanmon Main entrance gate of a temple PilgrimageTemples Sendatsu Pilgrimage guide certified by the 88 Temple Association PilgrimagePeoplenew, to be validated Settai Voluntary hospitality gifts offered to pilgrims Pilgrimage Shaka Nyorai The historical Buddha, Siddhartha Gautama BuddhismThe 13 Buddhasnew, to be validated Shichidō garan Ideal Buddhist temple layout (seven main buildings) Temples Shikoku Smallest of the 4 main islands of Japan Japan Shingon Major esoteric Buddhist school founded by Kōbō Daishi BuddhismPilgrimage Shokudō Dining hall or casual restaurant LodgingJapanreviewed, to be validated Shōrō-dō Temple belfry housing the bell Temples Shugendō Mountain ascetic practice blending Buddhism and Shinto Buddhismreviewed, to be validated Shūgyō Refining one's mind and character through rigorous practice Martial artsBuddhismreviewed, to be validated Shukubō Temple lodging (fee-based) LodgingPilgrimage Sugegasa Conical sedge hat worn by pilgrims Gearreviewed, to be validated Sutra Transcription of the words of the Buddha Buddhism Tahōtō Two-story Buddhist pagoda Temples Taiko Traditional Japanese drum Japanreviewed, to be validated Tendai Buddhist school founded by Saichō, present in several temples Buddhismnew, to be validated Tōin Eastern precinct of a Buddhist temple Temples Tōshi-uchi Walking the entire pilgrimage in a single journey Pilgrimagereviewed, to be validated Tsūyadō Free basic lodging offered by a temple LodgingPilgrimageTemples Udon Thick wheat-flour noodles famous in Shikoku Food Wagesa Pilgrim stole worn around the neck, a simplified monk's surplice Gearnew, to be validated Yakushi Nyorai Medicine Buddha, Buddha of healing The 13 Buddhas Yakushidō Temple hall dedicated to the Medicine Buddha, Yakushi Nyorai Templesreviewed, to be validated Yūben Shinnen 17th-century monk and author of the oldest surviving Shikoku pilgrimage guide HistoryPeople Zenkonyadō Free or low-cost lodging provided to pilgrims by locals Lodging Zudabukuro Small white bag carrying pilgrimage necessities Gear Michishirube Waymarker showing the path; also the title of the oldest surviving pilgrimage guide PilgrimageHistorynew, to be validated