Zojoji Temple · Success & Study
Wisdom Charm (Chie Mamori)
ちえ守り（白）
$26 USD
US duties included · free tracked shipping on 3 or more charms, mix and match · also shipping to Australia and Singapore (see Shipping)
Standard — Japan Post, tracked (about 3 weeks), $8 (free on 3+)
A white charm for wisdom and learning.
Tokyo Omamori Post is an independent shop, not affiliated with or endorsed by Zojoji Temple. The temple name shows where each charm was obtained.
- What it means
“Chie” means wisdom, and the temple has in mind the broad sense: not only schoolbook knowledge but the sense to get through life well. It is a charm for a young child’s healthy growth and wellbeing.
A small, chunky charm, about 5.0 × 4.3 cm and 2.5 cm thick. The color of the cord varies and cannot be chosen.
- Where it's from
Ordered from the official online 授与所 (charm office) of Zojoji Temple (増上寺), Shiba, Tokyo — at the foot of Tokyo Tower.
- How it's traditionally kept
Traditionally an omamori is kept closed — opening it is thought to undo its purpose. Most people carry it in a bag, pocket or wallet, or keep it somewhere clean at home.
In Japan it is common, though not required, to return an omamori to a shrine or temple (not necessarily the same one) after about a year and receive a new one.
- Delivery
- Ships from Tokyo in about 1 week.
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