Ritual Blindfolding
Overview
Section titled “Overview”Canonical entry drawn from a single source layer in 01_Buddhism.md.
Research layers
Section titled “Research layers”Layer 1: Ritual Blindfolding
Section titled “Layer 1: Ritual Blindfolding”Source file:
01_Buddhism.md
Blindfolding in initiation dramatizes ordinary ignorance and prevents the candidate from simply choosing a preferred deity during flower casting. Uncovering/entry then acquires the symbolism of revelation.
Reliability: A/B.