Hatsu Goma & Daishi-kō 2027
Sun, Jan 10
|Koboji Shingon Mission
The First Goma Fire Ceremony of the New Year
Time & Location
Jan 10, 2027, 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Koboji Shingon Mission, 1223B N School St, Honolulu, HI 96817, USA
About the event
Koboji Shingon Mission welcomes everyone to join us for Hatsu Goma (初護摩), our first sacred Goma fire ceremony of the New Year.
In Shingon Buddhism, Goma is an important ritual of prayer and offering dedicated to Fudō Myōō, whose sacred fire represents the wisdom that burns away ignorance and the obstacles that hinder our spiritual growth.
As we begin another year, we offer prayers for health, safety, protection, family harmony, and the well-being of our community.
The ceremony will also include Daishi-kō (大師講), our traditional service honoring Kōbō Daishi.
Beginning the Year with Prayer
The New Year is an opportunity not only to pray for blessings, but also to express gratitude and renew our commitment to Buddhist practice.