Goma
Goma (Jap. for Skt., homa). A burnt offering. Fire rituals (gegoma) are of particular importance in esoteric Buddhism, both for averting disasters and for increasing merit. They should be accompanied by interiorized ritual (naigoma), which is in effect meditation. Fire represents the burning out of evil desires, etc.
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