Shinjo's Mountain Seat Ceremony
In two days of elaborate
ceremonies on May 14th and 15th, Shinjo Nohara was formally installed as abbot
of Ryuunji Temple in Misumi, Japan.
Preparations for the ceremonies began
months before and it is estimated there were more than 200 people in attendance. Priests from many area temples were in attendance and helped in the preparations.
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| The ceremonies on the 15th began with a procession headed by children in elaborate costumes. |
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| The temple grounds were decorated with large buddhist flags from Sri Lanka donated by a Sri Lankan monk who practiced at Ryuunji. |
