Yamabushi at the Gion Festival: Supernatural Prayers to Benefit All Beings

 

Combining spiritual practices to benefit all beings with history, magic, myths, and legend, it’s challenging to be cooler than a committed yamabushi. Did you know that the Gion Matsuri and yamabushi share connections dating back centuries? And that dozens of yamabushi participate in Kyoto’s extraordinary Gion Festival every year?

Yamabushi pray for the well-being of all at the Gion Matsuri. Learn more about the En no Gyoja Yama and Yamabushi Yama floats dedicated to Shugendo's founder and great practitioners- https://www.gionfestival.org/blog/yamabushi-and-gion-festival/