prayer (to get rid of misfortune, disease, etc.); incantation; faith healing
《Buddhism》adhisthana (blessing of a buddha or bodhisattva)
僧侶が病人のために加持を行った。
The monk performed a prayer for the sick person.
加持祈祷で悪霊を払うと信じられていた。
It was believed that evil spirits could be driven away by prayer.
この寺では毎月加持の儀式がある。
This temple holds a prayer ritual every month.