Translation guide
A Buddhist ceremony where the names of Buddhas are chanted, often as a repentance ritual. The most common Japanese term is 仏名会 (butsumyō-e), typically held at temples around the New Year.
Referring to the ritual of chanting Buddha names for purification and merit, especially at year-end or New Year.
The standard term for the ceremony of reciting the names of Buddhas. Often held in December or January at temples.
お寺で仏名会に参加しました。
I participated in the Butsumyō-e ceremony at the temple.
Emphasizes the repentance aspect; literally 'Buddha-name repentance'. Used in more formal or doctrinal contexts.
仏名懺悔の法要が厳かに執り行われた。
The Butsumyō Sange memorial service was solemnly conducted.
A polite, shortened way to refer to the ceremony, often used by laypeople.
今年もお仏名をあげにいきます。
I will go to chant the Buddha names again this year.