Shichi Fukujin – Seven Gods of Luck and Good Fortune.pdfVIP

Shichi Fukujin – Seven Gods of Luck and Good Fortune (Ritual researched, written and presented by Maria in Sydney and presented by Samantha in Nowra on th Friday 5 December 2014.) Shichi Fukujin: are the Seven Gods of Luck and Good Fortune in Japan. Shichi means seven, fuku means luck, and jin means god Each one of them symbolizes a virtue: Honesty, Fortune, Dignity. Amiability, Longevity, Happiness and Wisdom. The Seven Lucky Gods of Japan are an eclectic group of popular deities whose origins stem from Indian, Chinese and Japanese gods of fortune and settled in Japanese Folklore Gods. They were chosen from Hinduism, Buddhism, Taoist and Shinto gods or saints, and believed to have been grouped together around 17th century. Japan (Ebisu), Shinto Tradition India (Daikokuten, Bishamonten, and Benzaiten) Hindu Pantheon China (Hotei, Jurojin, and Fukurokuju). Taoist – Buddhist Traditions According to the Japanese legend, they travel in a ship called Takarabune which is filled with treasures and comes from sea to bring fortune and prosperity to everyone. It is said that if you leave a picture of the Shichi Fukujin below your pillow on the night of the last day of the year, you will be lucky and have good fortune the whole New Year The Seven Gods of Luck and Good Fortune are: Ebisu 恵比須 Also known as Yebisu, he is the God of Fishing, Shipping and Commerce and is the only one to have his origins in Japan. Ebisu is very popular among the people who works in the food industry (farmers and sailors) as is commonly presented wearing formal court clothes or hunting robes. He is often presented with a fishing rod in his right hand and a large red sea bream under his left arm. The virtue he represents is Honesty. Daikokuten 大黒天 Originally, he was a Hindu warrior deity named Mahākāla and once introduced in Japan he became the God of Wealth and Prosperity. He is well known for his happy-looking smile and is often presented with a bag on t