The Amazing Secrets of the Seven Lucky Gods Pilgrimage Paperback Published: 2024/12/12 By Sachiko Sakurai [The following is a summary of the book] Have you ever done a pilgrimage to the Seven Lucky Gods? "You should do the Seven Lucky Gods pilgrimage at least once or twice in your life, as there are such great benefits," says Sachiko Sakurai, the author of popular blogs and books that introduce what she has learned from communicating with gods and Buddhas. The writing of this book was triggered by the fact that the goshuin (red seal) shikishi (decorative paper) of the "Miyako Shichifukujin Mairi" (Kyoto Seven Lucky Gods Pilgrimage) brought unexpected luck to Sakurai. "Why does the shikishi I casually bought have the power to bring good fortune?" "If I visit the Seven Lucky Gods in the right way, will even better things happen?"... Seeking the answers, she actually visited the Seven Lucky Gods in various places, including Shinjuku, Ome, Asakusa, Kawaguchi, Gifu, Kobe, and Awaji Island. At some places, the shikishi for collecting the Seven Lucky Gods' goshuin were sold out, she was scolded by Kūkai for hesitating to pray, and all the Seven Lucky Gods showed her how to bestow blessings... She talks about her experiences visiting temples and shrines in an enjoyable way. And, she shares the amazing benefits and mechanisms she gained from experiencing several Seven Lucky Gods pilgrimages, as well as unexpected points to note when doing the Seven Lucky Gods pilgrimage. Furthermore, she shares valuable advice from Tenkai Sojo and Ganzan Daishi, and in order to ask Tenkai Sojo about points she couldn't understand through interviews, she visited Kita-in Temple in Kawagoe City and Nikko, places associated with him. It turned out that there was a legend that Tenkai was the one who spread the Seven Lucky Gods pilgrimage. What was Tenkai's answer?! Also, the cover illustration is a major attraction of this book. You're sure to smile just by looking at the auspicious Seven Lucky Gods. Why not go on a "Seven Lucky Gods pilgrimage" where you can receive the "ki" (energy) to improve your luck not only from the Seven Lucky Gods but also from the enshrined deities and principal images of temples and shrines? A must-read for those who have wishes they want to come true.