knowledge｜door-to-forest Sacred Trees, Kodama Spirits, and Meiboku: Why the Japanese Revere Wood
日本人はなぜ木を「神聖な存在」として見てきたのか？木霊や神木信仰、そして銘木観から読み解きます。
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knowledge｜door-to-forest 8 Mystical Trees of the World: Legends, Myths, and Sacred Symbolism
Discover eight mystical trees from around the world—real and legendary—celebrated in myth, religion, and folklore. Explore their origins, symbolism, and the powerful stories that shaped global culture.
Lucky Charms Who Is Kannon?｜Blessings, Mantras, Seed Syllables — Engimono, Wooden Statues, Kannon Bodhisattva
Learn about Kannon (Avalokiteshvara), the Bodhisattva of Compassion—origins from India to China and Japan, main benefits, mantras, and sacred syllables. A clear guide for those interested in Buddhist statues, wooden carvings, and spiritual home decor.
Lucky Charms Bishamonten Explained: Blessings, Mantra & Sacred Syllable — The Deity Prince Shotoku Revered
Discover Bishamonten, the revered Japanese war deity honored by Prince Shotoku. Learn his origins, blessings, powerful mantra “On Beishiramandaya Sowaka,” and the meaning of his sacred Siddham syllable. A clear guide for anyone interested in Japanese spirituality and protective deities.
Lucky Charms Who Is Ebisu? Blessings, Mantra & Sacred Script – Lucky Charms, Wood Carvings & Ebisu Statues
Learn about Ebisu, the Japanese god of prosperity and honest work. Discover his origins, blessings, mantra, sacred script, and hand-carved wooden lucky statues inspired by this beloved deity.
Lucky Charms Who Is Daikoku (Daikokuten)? Blessings, Mantra & Sacred Script
Discover Daikoku (Daikokuten), the Japanese God of Wealth and Prosperity. Learn his origins, blessings, sacred mantra, and the meaning of his Siddham script. Hand-carved wooden statues available.
Lucky Charms Who Is Hotei? Blessings, Mantras, and Sacred Symbols of the Laughing Buddha – Fortune, Wood Carvings, and Spiritual Decor
Discover Hotei, the only historical figure among Japan’s Seven Lucky Gods. Learn his blessings, mantra, Siddham seed syllable, and the cultural meaning behind his joyful smile.