The Shuni-e in Yakushi-ji Temple is also called 'Hanae-shiki' (literally, flower ceremony), because ten kinds of artificial flowers are offered to the Honzon, which has become a special feature of Nara in spring. 薬師寺の修二会には十種の造花が本尊に供えられるところから「花会式」と呼ばれ、奈良の春の風物詩となっている。 |