From April 25, 2016.
Monju or Manjusri is a bodhisattva of wisdom. In this ceremony children’s healthy growth and academic success are prayed for.
14:30~ A procession of children in traditional costumes. Starts from Jyokyoji Temple on Sanjyo St. towards Kofukuji Temple.
15:00~ Ritual ceremony at Tokondo Hall in Kofukuji Temple
文殊会 (興福寺) 毎月25日は文殊菩薩の縁日。東金堂の文殊菩薩は古くから学問僧の信仰を集めてきた。文殊会では文殊菩薩の智恵を授かろうと稚児の行列が、浄教寺より一字書の奉額車を引いて三条通りを練り歩きます。 なお、当日堂内の拝観は14時までですが、外からの拝観は可能。(受付終了は13時45分)
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