Kongobuji : Headquarters of Koyasan Shingon Buddhism
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The Whole Mountain is Kongobuji
“Temple” is the usual translation for a Buddhist building and “precinct” is the typical word used to describe the area around the temple building. In regards to Koyasan, the whole mountain is considered as the “precinct” of Kongobuji. Furthermore, the entire area of Koya-town is considered the “precinct” of Kongobuji, the head temple of the Koyasan Shingon Buddhism.
If we continue to follow this larger image of Kongobuji, the main hall would actually be Kondo, located in Danjo Garan. Justly, this is where most of the important rituals and ceremonies are held not just for one temple but for all of the Koyasan community.
Further still, the whole mountain is considered one large temple. All the temples in Koyasan are considered to be one with Kongobuji. In actuality there are 117 temples in Koyasan, but the broader image is that they are all one.
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