Japanese Wooden Buddhist Kongo Stick Heart Sutra Ohenrosan Pilgrimage Temple

Japanese Wooden Buddhist Kongo Stick with Heart Sutra Ohenrosan Pilgrimage Temple Tool BT237

Description
This is a traditional Japanese wooden Buddhist Kongo stick (Kongō-zue), commonly carried by Ohenrosan pilgrims during Shikoku and other temple pilgrimages.
The highlight of this piece is that the Heart Sutra (Hannya Shingyo) is inscribed along the stick, making it a sacred item symbolizing spiritual protection and devotion in Japanese Buddhism.

Crafted from natural wood, this Kongo stick features a long and slender form with a warm, aged patina. It is both a functional pilgrimage tool and a meaningful display piece for Buddhist collections.

Uses:

• As a spiritual and decorative item for Buddhist altars or temples

• For cultural or educational display about Japanese pilgrimages

• As a collectible item for those interested in Buddhist artifacts

Size:
Length: 129.5 cm / approx. 51.0 inches
Width: 2 cm / approx. 0.8 inches
Weight: 235 g

Condition:
Used. There are stains and scratches consistent with age and handling.
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