Huffington Magazine Issue 39 | Page 20

Enter MOVING IMAGE TOSHIFUMI KITAMURA/AFP/GETTY IMAGES Nagatoro, Japan 03.03.2013 Buddhist ascentic monks chant during the “Hiwatari,” or firewalking ceremony, to herald the coming of spring. Thousands of people watched and joined the fire-walking ritual to purify the mind and body and to pray for safety. PHOTO OR ILLUSTRATION CREDIT TK Thousands of people watched and joined the fire walking ritual to purify the mind and body and to pray for safety. HUFFINGTON 03.10.13