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misogi 御衣木 | ||||||
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A piece of wood out of which a Buddhist statue is carved. Wood that has been struck by lightning is often used, as it is considered to be holy. The wood is consecrated before the carving commences. | ||||||
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*misogi kaji 御衣木加持 | ||||||
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(C)2001 Japanese Architecture and Art Net Users System. No reproduction or republication without written permission. 掲載のテキスト・写真・イラストなど、全てのコンテンツの無断複製・転載を禁じます。 |
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