Ema and Prayer Tablets in Shinto

[Mei Ling]

People write prayers or wishes on wooden tablets (ema) and leave them at the shrine as an offering to the kami, hoping for their blessings.

 

[Mikha_Red]

That’s such a beautiful tradition! Writing prayers on ema tablets feels like a personal connection to the kami. It’s amazing how these small offerings can carry such deep hopes and wishes.

 

[redvelvetjoy]

I love the tradition of ema! It’s such a beautiful, personal way to connect with the spiritual world and send out hopes and wishes. Each tablet feels like it holds a unique story or dream.

 

[Kenz]

Ema tablets are such a meaningful tradition! Writing wishes or prayers on them is a way to connect with the divine, hoping for guidance and blessings from the kami. It’s a beautiful practice that blends hope, gratitude, and spirituality.