https://www.reddit.com/r/taiwan/comments/1j7qx7i/taiwans_version_of_omamori/
created by Aoife_is_a_Noob on 10/03/2025 at 04:48 UTC
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I posted this question in the weekly thread but didn't get a response so I'm trying my luck here. Does Taiwan have a version of the Japanese lucky charms or omamori? We got one when we went to Japan last year, but we didn't know that you're supposed to burn or return the omamori after a year. Since we're heading to Taiwan in March, we want to know if we can find something similar there. And what are your practices or beliefs around it?
Comment by wzmildf at 10/03/2025 at 05:13 UTC
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In traditional customs, Japanese omamori are supposed to be returned to the shrine every year to be burned and “renewed.” However, not everyone follows this practice, so you don’t need to worry too much about it.
Taiwanese temples also have protective charms, but they are somewhat different from Japanese omamori. As far as I know, there are no specific requirements to return them to the temple for renewal. These charms are usually small pendants or prayer beads. Some people have a habit of holding them over the incense burner at the temple, letting them come into contact with the smoke.
I don’t have particularly devout beliefs myself, so some details of what I’ve said might be incorrect.
Comment by Then_Revenue4179 at 10/03/2025 at 08:12 UTC
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Yeah, we have 平安符 from temple. If it doesn't broken or wear out, the power can last one year, then you have to 過香爐 again. If it's broken, you can't just throw it away bc that will anger gods.
You need to find the god in charge what you wish to have (health, love, work luck etc...) to get the yhe right 平安符. Some people believe you can touch it with dirty things or bring it to dirty place.