What is "GOMA-Kigan"？

　Kabusanji offers the rite of burning which is called Gomakigan (Goma prayer) everyday since FEB/27/2011.
The Japanese word "Goma" is read „Homa (होम)" in Sanskrit, which refers to "pouring into fire, offer, sacrifice". The ceremony is believed to have evolved from the Vedic ritual and can be performed for the benefit of individuals, a specific group or community.
　The Goma Ritual of consecrated fire is unique to Esoteric Buddhism. The ceremony is performed with the purpose of destroying negative energies and detrimental thoughts and desires. In the ceremony, a priest burns wooden sticks in the sacred fire. The fire symbolizes the wisdom of the Buddha and the wooden sticks or tablets. so called “Goma-gi”, are used as fuel represent human desires (the root of suffering).
　 In this ritual the Buddha burns away the root of suffering for the participants. The constant beating of the taiko drums and chanting together with the visuals of the ceremony can create a trance-like state and have a deep and profound effect on the participants.