pleasures of a pious life
Buddhist term for the joy or comfort derived from religious practice and devotion.
entertainment for a deity or Buddha
Refers to performances, music, or offerings dedicated to a deity or Buddha, often at temples or shrines.
pastime; entertainment; pleasure
General term for amusement or enjoyment; somewhat literary or old-fashioned in modern usage.
free admission
Rare historical usage; referred to free entry to certain events or places, possibly as a pious offering.
Some people find the pleasures of a pious life in sutra chanting and copying.
At the festival, a dance was dedicated as entertainment for the deity.
Reading was his only pastime.
There are records that during the Edo period, free admission to temples and shrines was granted on certain days.