Omamori pouch and good luck wishes

[Alan M]

Here is an Omamori pouch , these were carried by Japanese servicemen . The contents were good luck charms that were issued from Shinto Shrines and Buddist Temples . Hello Tom could you have a look at these please , thanks Alan

[Alan M]

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[Alan M]

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[Mark K]

Hi Alan interesting piece I am assuming that thoes are prayers please correct me if I am wrong .

Regards Mark K

[Alan M]

Hi Mark , they are not prayers as such but mantra`s . These talismen would be tailored to protect specific parts of the body from harm , ie . head , stomach , arms , legs etc. and is why you could come across five , six or more of these in a pouch , bag or senninbari ( thousand stitch belt ). The pouch i show only contained two when i obtained it .

[rra227]

Very nice! Rich A. in Pa.

[Mark K]

Thanks for sharing the info Alan it is a nice piece since I posted on your thread I have research this particular Item a little..


Regards Mark k

[tmys]

Alan,

Here we go numbering the photos in the order you posted them.

1, 2 & 3: Prayer (for) eternal good fortune in war

5 & 6: (right column) Sumadera (Suma Temple)
(middle column) (Talisman) protection against bodily harm
(left column) Rensei-in (Rensei Temple)
Note: Both temples are on the grounds of the Sumadera in Kobe City and belong to the Shingonshu Buddhist sect.

7: (Talisman) protection against bodily harm

8: Minagawa Jinja (Minagawa Shrine, also located in Kobe city) (Talisman) protection against bodily harm

I just had a knee replacement; maybe I should have gotten one of those pouches :-)

Tom

[Alan M]

Thanks Tom thats great to know

PS. i hope you are mending well my friend , the pouch seems like a good idea