Tag: Goshuin

  • Exploring Goshuin: The Sacred Stamps of Japanese Temples

    Exploring Goshuin: The Sacred Stamps of Japanese Temples

    Goshuin (御朱印) are beautiful, hand-stamped symbols often found in Japanese temples and shrines. They serve as documentation of a visitor’s pilgrimage or visit to a sacred site. The history of goshuin is linked to Japan’s religious practices, in particular, Buddhism and Shintoism. The practice of stamps at temples can be traced back to the 8th… Read more