水みず行ぎょう

noun

cold-water ablutions; purification by cold water

A Shinto or Buddhist ascetic practice of standing under or pouring cold water over oneself to purify the body and spirit. Often performed at waterfalls or in rivers. Related to 水垢離 (みずごり).

See also: 水垢離 (みずごり)

• 修しゅ行ぎょうの一いっ環かんとして、滝たきに打うたれて水みず行ぎょうをする。

  As part of their training, they perform cold-water ablutions under a waterfall.

• 寒かん中ちゅう水みず行ぎょうは心しん身しんを鍛きたえる伝でん統とう的てきな行ぎょうである。

  Midwinter cold-water purification is a traditional practice that strengthens mind and body.