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Candles and Incense

Often in front of the main temple there is a candle stand and an incense burner. Before praying one lights a candle and/or incense stick. The offering of candles is to shine a light on the darkness of the world and create the correct path towards Buddha. Candles are an age old traditional part of…
Japan, Temples and Shrines April 19, 2019December 18, 2020 Comments 0 1 min read
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