…The spring and autumn equinoxes are the two days in between, and the three-day week before and after each is called the “Higan” period. During this period, temples hold ceremonies called “Higan-e,” and believers visit temples, listen to sermons, and visit graves. This custom is not found in India or China, but only in Japan. … *Some of the terminology that refers to "Ohigan" is listed below. Source | Heibonsha World Encyclopedia 2nd Edition | Information |
…春分・秋分を中日として,その前後おのおの3日にわたる1週間を〈お彼岸〉と称し,この期間に寺院では彼岸会という法会を行い,信者は寺に参詣し,説法を聴聞,また墓参などをする。このような習俗はインド,中国にもみられず,日本にしかない。… ※「お彼岸」について言及している用語解説の一部を掲載しています。 出典|株式会社平凡社世界大百科事典 第2版について | 情報 |
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