LESSONS FROM MOUNTAINS
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RECENT LESSONS FROM MOUNTAINS
The Spring Ritual Bringing Community Together
Each spring, in a ritual called Haruyama Daisan (春山代参, lit. Spring Mountain Pilgrimage), a group of about 20 people return the Kami to its rightful home atop Mt. Gassan.
KEEPING THE SACRED PATH SACRED
Since the early 17th century, the people of Toge village at the base of Haguro-san have come together every spring for the Haraigawa Bushin (払川普請), a massive communal clean-up.
“Don’t be fooled—‘basic’ is demanding.”
Testimonial from N.M. (2024 Basic Yamabushi training participation)
“For those seeking a unique healing or cultural experience, don’t hesitate. Go, and let go.”
Testimonial from B.L. (2023 Masters Yamabushi training participation)
BEYOND THE SELF
Gassan, revered as a sacred peak for 1,400 years, is where ancestral spirits are said to reside. Our explorer joins worshippers who climb to be with the dead.
CONNECTING TO THE MOUNTAINS IN WINTER
We recently hosted one such participant on a 10-day winter escape, our Customized Private Training. As you can probably tell, this experience is available any time of the year. It is perfect for individuals, couples, or small groups looking for a unique spiritual experience, or an escape, on the mountains of Japan.
Summer Yamabushi Trainings
We are in the midst of our trainings for 2024, so we thought we would share a few photos as well as insights from our participants.
In June, we hosted our first Basic Yamabushi Training for this year. Here are some shots from that experience:
Lessons From Mountains is written by members of the Yamabushido team, based on direct experience through training and life in the mountains of Yamagata, Japan.
For those who feel called to experience this path directly, you can explore our Yamabushi training experiences.
LESSONS FROM MOUNTAINS
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