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Category archives for: Faith

Hinamatsuri and Tashlich : Casting out our Demons

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At this time of the year at the Shimogamo shrine in Kyoto, Japan, thousands annually gather to celebrate Hinamatsuri, the Doll Festival.  They come together to gaze at the beautiful and ancient spectacle related to this tradition.  They also come together to quietly and honestly look within. Hinamatsuri is an extremely old ceremony, filled with color [...]

Festival of Hungry Ghosts

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In China tonight, many children (and adults) will be keeping a careful eye out, looking for apparitions around each corner.   Perhaps some will worry about confrontations with those they previously wronged. It’s the Festival of Hungry Ghosts in China (and surrounding nations,) a popular holiday providing a very public opportunity to ponder on relatives [...]

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