Here is a video lecture about how to make Japanese Gofu Talismans by Tomomi Omori.
Although the audio can be hard to hear, this video is of great value. She actually was allowed to tattoo talismans onto people bodies at a Temple in Kyoto which she explains in the video,
What is also important is that her information matches what is in the other books on how to make Japanese Talismans that has been uploaded in abother book in the Book Share regarding the Reifu Talisman workshop.
For your convenience I will paste my notes if the audio is hard to follow along:
1.) Purify yourself - Take a nice bath w/salt or a mixture of sake.
2.) Dress appropriately. (Don ceremonial garb that is special to you)
3.) Purify the space with incense (Agarwood is a nice choice)
4.) Make a Barrier - In Japanese this is called Kekkai - this can be accomplished many ways from reciting purification norito which can be found online, to performing the kuji kiri. One may also demarcate the sacred space with ropes and shimenawa.
5.) After choosing your talisman (Can be from various Japanese grimoires or even from Taoist origin) - Write the Talisman without any negative thoughts or feelings. You may recite specific mantras to a Buddha or Bodhisattva, a Norito to a Kami, or even make simple prayers to Taoist Deities or Immortals if you choose to do so. Any sort of Invocation can be performed beforehand. You may also project accumulated Ki into the talisman - either your own or some form of divine energy.
6.) Bow to the Talisman and thank any invoked forces.
Notes: Some recommend making this late at night during the Ox hour (Roughly 1-3 AM) as this has the least amount of public psychic disturbance, and is considered a liminal time frame in Shinto/Buddhist/Taoist sources.
Write the characters in the proper directions, she explains this briefly and demonstrates in the video.
Never throw these in the trash - burn them respectfully. If you make any mistakes while crafting one, set it aside and retry the process without frustration. Take the failed talismans and burn them afterwards, The Ashes may be returned to the earth.
These are said to be good for a certain amount of time and may be recharged or remade as needed. Once the objective is completed, respectfully burn the Talisman, or return it to a shrine that may be accepting of it around new years.
Enjoy!
Although the audio can be hard to hear, this video is of great value. She actually was allowed to tattoo talismans onto people bodies at a Temple in Kyoto which she explains in the video,
What is also important is that her information matches what is in the other books on how to make Japanese Talismans that has been uploaded in abother book in the Book Share regarding the Reifu Talisman workshop.
For your convenience I will paste my notes if the audio is hard to follow along:
1.) Purify yourself - Take a nice bath w/salt or a mixture of sake.
2.) Dress appropriately. (Don ceremonial garb that is special to you)
3.) Purify the space with incense (Agarwood is a nice choice)
4.) Make a Barrier - In Japanese this is called Kekkai - this can be accomplished many ways from reciting purification norito which can be found online, to performing the kuji kiri. One may also demarcate the sacred space with ropes and shimenawa.
5.) After choosing your talisman (Can be from various Japanese grimoires or even from Taoist origin) - Write the Talisman without any negative thoughts or feelings. You may recite specific mantras to a Buddha or Bodhisattva, a Norito to a Kami, or even make simple prayers to Taoist Deities or Immortals if you choose to do so. Any sort of Invocation can be performed beforehand. You may also project accumulated Ki into the talisman - either your own or some form of divine energy.
6.) Bow to the Talisman and thank any invoked forces.
Notes: Some recommend making this late at night during the Ox hour (Roughly 1-3 AM) as this has the least amount of public psychic disturbance, and is considered a liminal time frame in Shinto/Buddhist/Taoist sources.
Write the characters in the proper directions, she explains this briefly and demonstrates in the video.
Never throw these in the trash - burn them respectfully. If you make any mistakes while crafting one, set it aside and retry the process without frustration. Take the failed talismans and burn them afterwards, The Ashes may be returned to the earth.
These are said to be good for a certain amount of time and may be recharged or remade as needed. Once the objective is completed, respectfully burn the Talisman, or return it to a shrine that may be accepting of it around new years.
>> Once completed Fold and keep the Talisman in an envelope, similar to an Omamori. Or display it on the wall in your house above eye level.
Enjoy!
