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...The principal image is the eleven-deity Tendoku Nyorai, which Ryonin received directly from Amida Buddha. The Gokaizai is an event unique to this sect, and every year, the principal image Tendoku Nyorai is sent on a regular trip from Dainenbutsu-ji Temple to branch temples or parishioners, and ancestor memorial services, purification rites, prayers, etc. are performed in conjunction with the missionary work. [Ito Yuma]...

*Some of the terminology explanations that refer to "Gokaizai" are listed below.

Source | Heibonsha World Encyclopedia 2nd Edition | Information

…本尊は良忍が阿弥陀仏から直授されたという十一尊天得如来。御回在はこの宗独自の行事であり，大念仏寺より毎年定期的に本尊の天得如来を末寺または檀家へ出張，巡回せしめ，布教にあわせ先祖回向，お祓，祈禱などを修する。【伊藤 唯真】。…

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