Japanese New Year Video 2008
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New Year Video 2008
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This is another very exclusive video which features an incredible look at a Japanese Buddhist Shusho-e ceremony or 'New Year's Day service' that was held in a small Buddhist temple in West Tokyo. The Shusho-e service is the first Buddhist service of the year and dates back to the Nara period in Japan. This very moving and spiritual service is done as a way of praying and wishing for world peace and also to reflect on the past and go on to live a better new year. This service also includes 'Nembutsu' which is the custom of chanting praise to Amida Buddha, the Buddha of Infinite Light and Eternal Life. Amida Buddha is the central Buddha of Pure Land Buddhism which is very popular in East Asia as it provides a straightforward method of expressing faith as a Buddhist.
Also, this video shows some happy Japanese people as they ring the big temple bell at midnight in the Japanese 'Joya No Kane' custom which is actually done for a total of 108 times in symbolizing the purification of the 108 human defilements and the beginning of a purified new year. The Japanese New Year holiday is observed for seven days and is a very special and exciting time to be in Japan! Everybody is so upbeat and excited about the New Year. After all the ceremonies, it then becomes quite relaxed and quiet for a change in Tokyo as millions of people leave the city to go back to their hometowns. Completely filmed and edited by Rob Pongi. Used by permission and all rights reserved. Copyright (2008) by Rob Pongi. Also be sure to see the popular Japanese New Year Video 2007 which mostly shows some Japanese Shinto religious customs. And be sure to see more Online Music Videos |
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