Fire Walking Ceremony

On Tuesday, November 15 we headed back to Miyajima Island for the "Fire Walking Ceremony". This is exactly what it sounds like...walking across fire, well almost, but there was a lot of walking across hot smoldering coals. The reasoning: Buddha! The Japanese that participated (alot) believe that what ever ailments they have, sins, etc, will be cured or forgiven if they write them down, burn them, and then walk across them....that was our translation. Supposedly, walking across fire has healing powers...if it's true, I am walking next year!