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Camellia Tea Ceremony
Camellia Tea Ceremony
@camelliakyoto@mastodon.social  ·  activity timestamp 3 days ago

Although oni are a common sight at Setsubun, Rozan-ji (廬山寺) has an origin story for its own 3 ogres.

When the temple's founder, Ryōgen (良源 912-85), was in training he was bothered by 3 troublesome oni (or spirits, depending on what version of the tale you read).
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Rozan-ji's red oni carrying a sword and flaming torch.
Rozan-ji's red oni carrying a sword and flaming torch.
Rozan-ji's red oni carrying a sword and flaming torch.
Rozan-ji's green oni carrying an axe.
Rozan-ji's green oni carrying an axe.
Rozan-ji's green oni carrying an axe.
Rozan-ji's oni prepare for their dance.
Rozan-ji's oni prepare for their dance.
Rozan-ji's oni prepare for their dance.
Rozan-ji's red oni carrying a sword and flaming torch.
Rozan-ji's red oni carrying a sword and flaming torch.
Rozan-ji's red oni carrying a sword and flaming torch.
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