Koyasan Temple to Hold Hatsu-Goma Rite Jan. 1

In Japan, the customary New Year’s Day visit to a Buddhist temple or Shinto shrine to offer prayer and attend service is called “Hatsu-Moode.” As part of this observance, Koyasan Buddhist Temple will hold its annual “Hatsu-Goma” or first ritual of the new year on Thursday, Jan. 1, 2015 from 10 a.m. at the temple, [...]