noun
eye-opening ceremony; consecration of a Buddhist image
A Buddhist ritual in which a newly made statue or painting is consecrated by painting or inserting the eyes, symbolically imbuing it with a soul. This is a specific religious term.
新しい仏像の開眼供養が寺で行われた。
The eye-opening ceremony for the new Buddhist statue was held at the temple.
From 開眼 (opening the eyes) + 供養 (memorial service, offering). The term refers specifically to the Buddhist ritual of consecrating a sacred image.