Special Services

The priest of Seattle Koyasan can perform many special services depending on the need. Our various services and suggested donations are listed below.

Please reach out to us at Contact@seattlekoyasan.com to learn more.

Mantra Transmission Webinar

Shingon （真言）literally means “True Words” that means mantra. The core practice of Shingon Esoteric Buddhism is to chant mantras. Kobo Daishi wrote, “Mantra is beyond your thoughts. If you appreciate and chant it,  the stubbornly stained ignorance can be removed” in Hannya Shingyo Hiken (the Secret Key to the Heart Sutra). 

We will launch the Mantra Transmission Webinar on the monthly basis. The purpose is:

1. To transmit each mantra to our practitioners in a respectful manner to our lineage continuing more than 1200 years.

2. To illustrate the visualization while chanting mantra.

3. To introduce the characteristic of a Buddha, a Bodhisattva, or a Myoo of the month.

4. To practice chanting the mantra of the month under the guidance of Head Priest. 

Chanting mantra is a way to transform yourself to be someone like a Buddha, a Bodhisattva, or a Myoo in your heart. Why do we have so many deities in the pantheon of Shingon Vajrayana? Because one of them can be the corridor for you to be reunited with Dainichi Nyorai. Why don’t you go out on a journey to encounter your “spiritual best friend” in mandala.

マントラ伝授ウェビナー

真言とは文字通りには「真の言葉」、すなわちマントラです。真言密教の中心となるプラクティスは、マントラの読誦に他なりません。弘法大師は、著書『般若心経秘鍵』の中で、「真言は不思議なり。観誦（かんじゅ）すれば無明を除く」と、真言の功徳を説いています。無明とは、我われ一人ひとりの生存欲がつくる闇。貪り、怒り、愚かしさを生み出し続ける逆ブラックホールです。

このたび、月に一回のペースでマントラを丁寧にお授けするウェビナーを始めます。目的は以下の通りです。 

1200年間続く法流に敬意をもって一つひとつの真言を正確に伝える

真言を唱える時の観想を解説

月ごとに対象となる仏、菩薩、明王の「人となり」を紹介

導師にならって参加者一同で真言読誦の練習をする 

マントラを唱えることは、あなたが心に抱く仏、菩薩、明王に変身することです。心が変われば現実が変わります。なぜ密教世界には、あれほどたくさんの神仏がおわすのでしょうか？なぜなら、その中であなたが近しく感じる一尊が、大日如来とひとつになるための渡り廊下の役割を果たしてくれるからです。曼荼羅の中の「親友」を見つける旅に出ませんか？

UPCOMING WEBINARS:
12 pm (noon) Pacific, Saturday, June 7, 2025

  • Kaji (Empowerment)

    $300

    When you’ve found yourself in karmic obstacles, or wanting to attain something out of your reach, it is the time for an empowerment.  A visit with the priest gives you the confidence and capacity to use your true ability in this world.

  • Weddings

    $1,000

    Finding a life-long love is one of the greatest gifts this world offers.  Our priest can officiate Buddhist weddings for those wishing to be married under the auspices of the Buddha and Vairocana.

  • Home or Business Purification

    $500

    Often times, we can build up a negative emotional attachment to a place that we frequent. This negative attachment keeps us from attaining peace and productivity at home or work.  Let our priest ease your mind with a purification ceremony for your mental well-being.

  • Blessings for Children

    $100 (per child)

    Children are the gift of the future.  Our priest performs the traditional 7,5,3 service to aid in the development of children along the Buddhist Noble Path. Includes Chitose-ame candy and Omamori.

  • Funerals

    $2,000

    The passing of a loved one is one of our lives most difficult challenges.  Turning to the comforting wisdom of the Buddha, channelled through our priest at Seattle Koyasan, creates a pillar of comfort and strength to depend on.  

  • Annual Memorial Services

    $300

    Each year brings another opportunity to honor our deceased relatives.  Our priest officiates the traditional yearly memorial service for deceased parents and other relatives.

  • Unborn Infant Memorial Services

    $200

    For parents grieving the loss of an unborn child, Seattle Koyasan provides a service to help release you from your suffering.  Please contact our priest to set up a date right away.

  • Pet Memorial Services

    $200

    The loss of a pet can hurt just as much as losing any other member of the family.  Let us soothe your grieving with a service dedicated to your beloved pet.

  • Pet Euthanasia Services

    $300

    Let us be here for you and your pet during this challenging time.

  • Pillow-side Chanting at Hospital/Hospice

    $300

    We provide comfort and strength to you and your loved one as they pass on.

  • Departure Ceremony at Crematory

    $300

    A blessing for your loved one.

  • Ground Breaking Ceremony (Jichinsai / 地鎮祭)

    $1,000

    Traditional Japanese ceremonial blessing for you as you begin this new endeavor.

  • Omamori

    Remote Blessings for Omamori (お守り)

    Prices vary

    Our priest gives remote blessings for the Omamori amulet of your choice.

  • Compass

    1-Hour Remote Guidance

    $100

    You are not alone. Our priest will lend a compassionate ear to whatever you would like to discuss.

  • Temple

    Hosting Field Trips/Workshops at our Temple

    $300~

    Your next school field trip or work event could be at our temple! Our priest will introduce you to the Japanese Vajrayana/Shingon esoteric Buddhism and guide you through your meditation experience.

  • Guest Speaker

    $300~ (plus expenses)

    Our priest will give a lecture/speech at your next event on topic related to Japanese Vajrayana/Shingon esoteric Buddhism.

Please reach out to contact@seattlekoyasan.com for more details.