Shorodo

�@The name of the bell in this belfry, "obon sho" (great brahman bell) indicates the "true nature of all beings," A priesttrainee rings this bell four times every day: during morning zazen, at the start of midday service, at the start of evening zazen. and at bedtime, the end of evening zazen. It is also rung for special ceremonies. The priest-trainee bows to the floor each time he strikes the bell.