Gohei consisted with white paper strips twisted around a wooden stick, is a symbol of purification and is used to invoke the deities presence during the ceremony.

Koyasan is a sacred mountain in Japan considered the spiritual center of Shingon (Japanese Esoteric) Buddhism, founded by the monk Kukai (Posthumous Kobo Daishi) in 9th century.

Koyasan Buddhist Temple Los Angeles or Betsuin Temple is the North American headquarters of Shingon Buddhism.

Bishop Yuju Matsumoto who trained at Koyasan in Japan, blesses visitors to the temple with Gohei as purification.


Koyasan Buddhist Temple in Little Tokyo 2025 New Year’s Day Schedule
The temple address: 342 East First Street, Los Angeles, CA 90012
http://www.koyasanbetsuin.org

Dec. 31, 2024, 4:00 p.m. Year-End Service

January 1 -3, 2025, 9:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. HATSUMODE

January 1 (Wednesday)
10:00 a.m. New Year’s Day Shu-Sho E Goma Service
(with mochi presentation)
11:30 a.m. Taiko Gohei Blessing Service
12:30 p.m. Taiko Gohei Blessing Service
2:00 p.m. New Year’s Day Goma Service
3:30 p.m. Taiko Gohei Blessing Service

January 2 (Thursday)
10:00 a.m. Goma Service
11:30 a.m. Taiko Gohei Blessing Service
12:30 p.m. Taiko Gohei Blessing Service
2:00 p.m. Goma Service
3:30 p.m. Taiko Gohei Blessing Service

January 3 (Friday)
10:00 a.m. Taiko Gohei Blessing Service
11:00 a.m. Taiko Gohei Blessing Service
12:00 p.m. Taiko Gohei Blessing Service
1:30 p.m. Taiko Gohei Blessing Service
2:30 p.m. Taiko Gohei Blessing Service