25 Bodhisattva Prayer Ritual at Chion-Ji Temple

I went to Chion-Ji Temple to see the 25 Bodhisattva Prayer Ritual. The number of audience was unexpectedly small, and most were followers. It seems not many people know about this event.

The event started with a traditional court music.

There is a guide next to each Bodhisattva, who shows the way as Bodhisattva cannot see the surroundings because of the mask.

I saw the same event at Sokujo-In Temple last October, but this one appears more solemn religious event.

The high rank priest has attendants.

They solemnly entered the main hall for the service.