Goma Ritual Classes
Overview
Section titled “Overview”Canonical entry drawn from a single source layer in 01_Buddhism.md.
Research layers
Section titled “Research layers”Layer 1: Goma Ritual Classes
Section titled “Layer 1: Goma Ritual Classes”Source file:
01_Buddhism.md
Shingon inherited Indian homa and developed extensive Japanese goma liturgies.
Classical tantric ritual theory distinguishes activities such as:
- pacification,
- increase/prosperity,
- subjugation/attraction,
- wrathful overcoming of obstacles.
Actual authorization and details depend on lineage.
Access: officiant training/ordination.
Reliability: A/B.