Traditional Observances
There are a number of rules traditionally observed while on a junrei.
- Say the name of Kōbō-Daishi following one's devotion it is preceded every thing. (Kōbō-Daishi is Kūkai's posthumous name)
- Pilgrimage as the ascetic.
- Must not kill any living things.
- Must not say immoral things to women.
- Have some medicines for your unexpected bad condition.
- Must not drink any alcohol.
- Do not quarrel with your partner.
- Do not have a lot of money.
- Do not have unnecessary baggage.
- Pay attention to your food hygiene.
- Go to an inn before it gets dark.
- Must not go out of an inn during the night.
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