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The Fourth Hearth

The lotus-leaf hearth of respect and affection

Translated from the Chinese original by the AI Guanyin Volunteer. Scripture and classical text in 「」 is kept in the original.

Homa · Spotting the lotus-leaf hearth

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Above is a ritual hall; below it is a row of four hearths. You saw the first three in Lesson 5. The one on the far right is new.

Illustrative line drawing.

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Sketch, not the original; follow the link below for the real image

ExternalEntry: Gomadō (護摩堂, homa hall)JAANUS Japanese Architecture and Art Net Users SystemLicense not confirmed: linked only, image not reproducedA hall built for setting up the homa altar; get to know the space before looking at the altar.View original and source ↗

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