開眼供養
Meanings
Noun
1. ceremony to consecrate a newly made Buddhist statue or image by inserting the eyes (thereby investing it with soul) (Yojijukugo)
Kanji used
Pitch accent
かいげんくよう
Composed of
開眼
enlightenment; spiritual awakening; opening one's eyes to the truth; reaching one's peak (as a performer, etc.); reaching the highest echelons; filling out the eyes (of a Buddha) as the last step of consecrating a new statue or picture; ceremony where a newly made image or idol is consecrated
Noun