Substitute - Daisan

A system in which a representative is appointed from within the group to make pilgrimages to shrines and temples in distant locations. A daisanko that appoints a daisan is a general term for a religious group based on the faith of an individual. However, in groups with a tradition dating back to the Middle Ages, such as the Ise group, the entire village may be a member of the group. The representative is chosen by lottery or by rotation, and brings money saved up within the group as contributions to the shrine or temple and travel expenses for the pilgrimage. The representative also distributes any ofuda (talismans) they receive to the members. Groups that go on mountain pilgrimages are required to observe strict abstinence in advance. In some places, temporary shelters and offerings of offerings are set up while the members are away, and people pray for safety by offering food in the form of a memorial meal. In urgent situations such as droughts, a daisan may be appointed regardless of whether there is a group or not.

[Masaru Sasaki]

Source: Shogakukan Encyclopedia Nipponica About Encyclopedia Nipponica Information | Legend

遠隔地の社寺参詣(さんけい)のために講中より代表をたてる制度。代参をたてる代参講は、個人の信仰心に基づく信仰集団の総称である。しかし、伊勢(いせ)講のような中世以来の伝統をもつものは、村全体を講中としている場合がある。代表人は講中からくじ引きや輪番制によって選ばれ、講中で積み立てた金を社寺への納金や参詣の旅費として持参する。そしてもらってきた御札(おふだ)を講中に分配する。山岳登拝をする講などは、事前に厳しい精進(しょうじん)が課せられている。留守の間、お仮屋(かりや)や幣束(へいそく)を立てたり、陰膳(かげぜん)で無事を願う所もある。日照りなどの急を要する事態には、講の有無にかかわらず代参をたてることもあった。

［佐々木勝］

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