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Glossary Term
Bokei - Japanese Buddhist meditation candles, Literally, "in the shape of a pole"

-Bokei-

English Definition:
Japanese Buddhist meditation candle, Literally, "in the shape of a pole"

Bokei are Japanese Buddhist meditation candles of even diameter from top to bottom, as opposed to "ikarikei," which flare increasingly towards the top in a cone shape.

Note: "Bokei" relates to the craft, Warosoku, Japanese Buddhist Meditation Candles.


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