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Shichi-Go-San (753) Prayer 2023

Suggested Donation for the 753 Prayer: $70/Child 

(Chitose-ame candies and the bag included) 

May All Children be Protected by the Gigantic Compassion of the Universe

[email protected] / 206-325-8811

令和五年 七五三祈祷

祈祷料:お一人様につき $70(千歳飴と袋付き)

すべての子供たちが大宇宙大日如来の大悲に護られますように

[email protected] / 206-325-8811

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Goma-gi prayer sticks for the Goma Fire Service are available for purchase ($10.00 each) prior to the Service. These are wooden sticks upon which to write a prayer or request; they are added to the ritual fire as an important part of the celebration of compassion and the burning away of sufferings during the Goma Fire Ceremony. You can send your wish to Seattle Koyasan via email to [email protected]

護摩のご祈願について。祈願を記入する添え護摩木は、1本10ドルでご購入いただけます。ご祈願は、

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