寒かん行ぎょう

noun

winter spiritual austerities

Refers to ascetic practices performed during the coldest part of winter, often involving cold-water ablutions or other endurance training, typically in a Buddhist or Shugendō context.

• 毎まい年とし一いち月がつに、修しゅ行ぎょう僧そうたちは滝たきに打うたれる寒かん行ぎょうを行おこなう。