Kanzaki Daishi
Groundbreaking ceremony and house purification ceremony
Usually, people consider building or buying a home a once in a lifetime purchase.
If the house is a new build, the first thing to be done during construction is a ground-breaking ceremony. A ritual is performed at the center of the land to pacify and protect it, and to create a bond between the builder and the land.
Also, when purchasing a house that has already been built, the house is purified and sometimes a prayer is held in the center of the house along with a memorial service so that the occupants will live in peace and happiness.
In addition, there are many things that can only be done at a temple like ours, such as purification rituals in rental housing or if there is any distrust, so please contact us if you have any concerns.
Groundbreaking ceremony
As this is the beginning of a once-in-a-lifetime undertaking, it will be carried out carefully from the preparations to the final hurrah.
Each ceremony has its own meaning, so the homeowners say, "I'm glad we did it." We promise to hold a proper ground-breaking ceremony that will leave no room for complaint from the house builder or the carpenter.
It will take approximately two hours from arrival at the site to preparation, execution, and cleanup.
We will give you a ridgepole talisman, sacred object, and offering bundle, which the construction company will insert when pouring the foundation and raising the roof.
If you consult us during the design stage, we can also provide an appraisal of your home's feng shui.
Since this is a once-in-a-lifetime project, let's have a good groundbreaking ceremony.
Groundbreaking ceremony procedure
Many house builders are a little sloppy in their preparations for ground-breaking ceremonies, and tend to neglect the importance of the ceremony, so we always do everything properly on-site, from reserving the spot to setting up the equipment. From preparation to the end of the ceremony, we will work with the builder and all the attendees to create the ground-breaking ceremony, so we promise to hold a proper, rewarding ceremony that follows ancient customs.
Deciding on the location for the groundbreaking ceremony
The owner worked on the soil and set up the barrier and dojo
Arranging offerings by the host family
Groundbreaking ceremony begins
The Ritual of the Ten-Directional Barrier
Prayer
Saito Goma-ku (a memorial service given by all attendees during the ceremony)
House boundary
The goma ash-calming ceremony by the donor
A ceremony to appease the offerings of all attendees
Construction ceremony by the owner
Construction ceremony by the donor
Ceremony for arranging the house by the owner
Toast Ceremony
Banzai Ceremony
House purification
This purification ceremony, known as ieharai, is not limited to just one home; prayers are also performed when setting up or demolishing a company's business premises.
When you buy a used house
Before the demolition of the house
When opening a business
When someone dies in the room
Buildings and rooms where suicides occurred
Accident-hit rental properties
When a distrust occurs
Filling wells and cutting old trees
In times of need, wells and garden trees provided water for human life and soothed the eyes and souls by providing greenery. In modern times, it is often impossible to maintain them due to housing conditions.
Filling wells
The water god resides in wells, and even if a well is not enshrined, it is necessary to perform the ritual of raising the water god when filling in a well that provides water.
Although this is a time-consuming and expensive procedure, it is a sign of respect for the well that has helped you, so please perform the water god raising ceremony when filling in the well.
Felling old trees
Take good care of very old trees in your home that have been there since before you were born. Old trees in your property, such as garden trees that are obviously over 50 years old, may be sacred trees for your home. If you need to cut them down, express your gratitude and perform a purification ritual before cutting them down to avoid causing any disturbances.
