Liber XXVI · Shinto
Chapter I
Esoteric Buddhism in Japan
7 min readEsoteric Buddhism in Japan: Kūkai, Shingon and Tendai MikkyōJapanese esoteric Buddhism (mikkyo) explained: Kukai and Shingon, Saicho and Tendai, the two mandalas, mantra and mudra, goma fire rites and marathon monks.8 min readFudō Myōō and the Wisdom Kings of Japanese Esoteric BuddhismFudō Myōō, the Immovable Wisdom King of Japanese esoteric Buddhism: his origins as Acala, iconography, the Five Wisdom Kings, goma fire rites and cult.7 min readThe Shikoku Henro: Kōbō Daishi and the 88-Temple PilgrimageThe Shikoku henro, Japan's 88-temple pilgrimage: its links to Kūkai (Kōbō Daishi), its history, pilgrim dress and customs, legends and modern revival.