{"id":219,"date":"2015-03-14T11:42:39","date_gmt":"2015-03-14T02:42:39","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.koyasan.or.jp\/shingonshu\/"},"modified":"2021-06-14T09:18:21","modified_gmt":"2021-06-14T00:18:21","slug":"shingonshu","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.koyasan.or.jp\/en\/shingonshu\/","title":{"rendered":"What is the Koyasan Shingon Sect?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><main role=\"main\"><\/p>\n<ul id=\"gNav2\">\n<li><a href=\"#aboutShingonshu\">What is the Koyasan Shingon Sect?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#history\">The History of the Shingon Sect<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#danshinto\">The Work of Danshinto<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"..\/shingonshu\/temple.html\">The Daishi Faith around Japan<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"..\/shingonshu\/kobodaishi.html\">The Birth and History of Kobo Daishi<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"..\/shingonshu\/history.html\">Chronology<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<section id=\"aboutShingonshu\">\n<div class=\"ttlBox\">\n<div class=\"ttlBoxInr\">\n<h1 class=\"mainTtl\">What is the Koyasan Shingon Sect?<\/h1>\n<p class=\"lead\">The charms of Koyasan Shingon Buddhism<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"videoWrap\">\n<div class=\"video youtube-player\" data-video-id=\"oPdIEL4G-DE\" data-video-fixed=\"true\" data-mute=\"true\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"txt\">Many denominations of &#8220;&#8221;Shingon Sect&#8221;&#8221; are in existence. Even if trying to teach the main denomination, one can, in reality, be able to teach 18 varieties. Koyasan Shingon Sect represents one of those denominations. We of the Koyasan Shingon Sect, are the source of faith in Koyasan Okunoin the mausoleum ofKobo Daishi Mausoleum, and as the location of the Danjogaran, we share these teachings and traditions until today.<\/p>\n<div class=\"replenishment\">\n<section>\n<h2 class=\"ssttl\">The Mausoleum of Kobo Daishi<\/h2>\n<p class=\"description\">The holy site where Kobo Daishi rests<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<section>\n<h2 class=\"ssttl\">Nyutei (Entering Meditation)<\/h2>\n<p class=\"description\">As one discipline of Shingon sect esoteric Buddhism, training to obtain enlightenment<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n<section id=\"history\">\n<h2 class=\"ttl\">The History of the Shingon Sect<\/h2>\n<p class=\"img\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"..\/..\/images\/shingonshu\/index_img01.jpg\" alt=\"\u9ad8\u91ce\u5c0b\u5165\u4e8b\u3000\u300c\u9ad8\u91ce\u5927\u5e2b\u884c\u72b6\u56f3\u300d\"><\/p>\n<section class=\"txtBox\">\n<h3 class=\"sttl\">From Buddhism to Esotericism<\/h3>\n<p class=\"txt\">Buddhism, has been counted as on of the world\u2019s big three religions, along with Christianity and Islam, and was started about 2500 years ago in India, when the Buddha created the starting point to opening eyes to the \u201cTeachings of the Buddha.\u201d \u201cBuddha\u201d carried the meaning, \u201cone who is awakened,\u201d and explains the methods of cleansing the mind of agony and suffering. Buddhism has been called \u201chuman knowledge,\u201d and early Buddhism draws a distinction from idol worship.<br \/>\nIn such, observing discipline, meditating, and acquiring knowledge are stressed as the \u201cthree trainings,\u201d and especially, \u201cpractice\u201d is stressed. In early Buddhism, ideas of the Three Dharma Seals, 12 Omens, and the Four Noble Truths would go into the Mahayana era, and ideas of entrance into nirvana, the sky, and the potential within all living things to become a buddha were developed.<br \/>\nBuddhists born in India, before long, crossed back and forth Central Asia, handing down their idea to China and the like (Hokuden Buddhism). After that, in the 6th century, was imported to Japan. Again, Buddhism, by way of India and Ceylon, was imported in the 11th century from Burma (present day Myanmar) and Thailand (Nanden Buddhism).<br \/>\nIn this way, Buddhism is spread widely all over the world, but the Shingon sect, begun by Kobo Daishi Kukai, within an esoteric type of Buddhism called \u201cMikkyou\u201d was developed in the 8th century, the Golden Age in India, and developed thereafter.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"txtBox\">\n<h3 class=\"sttl\">Religion and Shingon Buddhism<\/h3>\n<p class=\"txt\">The Shingon sect of Buddhism follows the doctrine of esoteric Shingon teachings compiled by Kobo Daishi (Kukai) in the Heian period. &#8220;Shingon&#8221; refers to the truth revealed by Buddhism. These teachings tell us that words and existence are inseparable, and that the true essence of Buddhism cannot be explained in human language. Instead, the words used in scripture embody the deep meaning and teachings found in phenomena around the world; they are signposts to true reality of all things. Kobo Daishi tells us that it is these esoteric teachings that are truth, and that esoteric Buddhism is the path to understanding them. By contrast, exoteric teachings are concerned with discerning meaning from the surface of things in the world. Exoteric teachings include the Mahayana teachings found in Hosso, Sanron, and Shomon and Engaku practices.<br \/>\nA few differences can be pointed out between esoteric \u201cMikkyou\u201d Buddhism and exoteric \u201cKengyo,\u201d but the very basic distinction is the method of practicing the knowledge of the meaning of a hidden secret. In Shingon, the Sanmitsukaji (Three secret healings) and the Sanmitsuyuga (three secret yuga) are spoken of, but it means the practice of meditation to focus on one point of the spirit (Sanmaji). As for its characteristics, the secret workings of the Buddha, body, mouth and thoughts and the workings of the Buddha, body, mouth, and thoughts of the devotee inspire each other reciprocally, and the distinction between the Buddha and the devotee disappears and the follower makes living peaceably essential. Kobo Daishi calls this way of things the \u201cNyuga Ganyu,\u201d meaning that \u201cthe Buddha enters me and I enter the Buddha.\u201d Kobo Daishi expressed that with Mikkyou Buddhism, enlightenment can be better realized, as compared to Kengyo, and says that there exist these incantations, Nyuga Ganyu, and practice (meditation). But then, from the late Heian period until the Kamakura period, the new kind of Buddhism entering the stage took influence from Shingon sect education and prayer, introduced the Mikkyou essence and value in one part, and as a rule, has meditation, for which it can not be said is lacking in Kengyo Buddhism. If another difference between the faiths can be brought up, it is the appreciation of the Buddha and bodhisattva.The Buddha and bodhisattva in Kengyou is a \u201cperson\u201d who found enlightenment, and a \u201cperson\u201d searching for enlightenment, but the Buddha and bodhisattva in Mikkyou are the truth of the universe themselves (dharma). The ones grasping this \u201ddharma\u201d as a physical image are the Buddha and the bodhisattva. For that reason, the Buddha and bodhisattva in Mikkyou are called the \u201cHosshinbutsu (dharmic body).\u201d<br \/>\nKobo Daishi expresses that this Hosshinbutsu, or truth of the universe, being taught directly to us as an insight of truth is called the \u201cHosshin Seppo.\u201d This space-time listening to the wisdom of this teaching will be the circumstance of the three mysteries incantation (Nyuga Ganyu). By that meaning, in the Shingon sect, the Buddha and the universe are a gift to the people, and also, is a basis for a prayer as a condition for the mysterious ability of the people to react, and according to that, understanding the insight of the Buddha, naturally accumulating pious acts, helping the people, and making them happy are regarded as the most important, so it can be said that it is a practical Buddhist sect.<\/p>\n<div class=\"replenishment\">\n<section>\n<h2 class=\"ssttl\">Shakyamuni<\/h2>\n<p class=\"description\">Founder of Buddhism<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<section>\n<h2 class=\"ssttl\">Esotericism<\/h2>\n<p class=\"description\">Giving meaning to esoteric Buddhism<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"danshinto\">\n<h2 class=\"ttl\">The Work of Danshinto<\/h2>\n<p class=\"img\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"..\/..\/images\/shingonshu\/index_img02.jpg\" alt=\"The Work of Danshinto\"><\/p>\n<section class=\"txtBox\">\n<h3 class=\"sttl\">Daily Work<\/h3>\n<p class=\"txt\">When monks perform \u201cOtsutome, \u201d it seems like something rather difficult, and takes a rather exaggerated tone, but it is not something that is so difficult. When \u201dBetsuzen gongyo shidai (devotional service before the Buddha)\u201d is given, the scriptures will be easy to read. The contents are completely Buddha\u2019s \u201cteachings.\u201d Above all else, it is a great pious act to chant the \u201cteachings,\u201d and to choose and read the sutras that have been promised by the Shobutsu. Of course there is a memorial for the ancestors, so please slowly look into yourself and heal.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"txtBox\">\n<h3 class=\"sttl\">For Your Knowledge<\/h3>\n<p class=\"txt\">It is an act in which we want to revere the deceased in front of the domestic butsudan, contact spirit with the Buddha and the ancestors, and have a grateful spirit. So, we may practice our duties everyday with this spirit.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"txtBox\">\n<h3 class=\"sttl\">Method of Duties<\/h3>\n<p class=\"txt\">Before beginning the duties, sweep the butsudan.<\/p>\n<ol class=\"stepList\">\n<li>\n<p class=\"step\">STEP<span>1<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"sttxt\">Give the butsudan offerings (hot tea, pastries, candles, incense, etc.).<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"step\">STEP<span>2<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"sttxt\">Rinse the mouth and wash the hands to purify oneself.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"step\">STEP<span>3<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"sttxt\">Join hands in prayer (Invoke with the left hand, lightly bring hands together, bow head in adoration)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"step\">STEP<span>4<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"sttxt\">Wholeheartedly chant &#8220;The program before the Buddha&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"step\">STEP<span>5<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"sttxt\">Once again, join hands in prayer. (End)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/section>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"shingonHonzan\">\n<div class=\"pageTitBox\">\n<h2 class=\"ttl\">Main Temples for All Shingon Sects<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"acBtn2\"><a href=\"javascript:void(0)\">Find out more<\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"acCont\">\n<div class=\"syuhaBox\">\n<h3 class=\"ttlS\">Kogi Shingon<\/h3>\n<ul class=\"templeList\">\n<li><span class=\"name\">Kongobuji Temple<\/span><span class=\"kana\"><\/span><span class=\"detail\"> Koyasan Shingon Sect main temple<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"name\">Kyoo-Gokokuji Temple (To-ji)<\/span><span class=\"kana\"><\/span><span class=\"detail\"> Toji Shingon Sect main temple<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"name\">Zentsu-ji Temple<\/span><span class=\"kana\"><\/span><span class=\"detail\"> Shingon sect Zentsu-ji main temple<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"name\">Zuishin-in<\/span><span class=\"kana\"><\/span><span class=\"detail\"> Shingon sect Zentsu-ji main temple<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"name\">Daigoji Temple<\/span><span class=\"kana\"><\/span><span class=\"detail\"> Shingon sect Daigoji main temple<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"name\">Ninnaji Temple<\/span><span class=\"kana\"><\/span><span class=\"detail\"> Shingon sect Omurohai main temple<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"name\">Daikakuji Temple<\/span><span class=\"kana\"><\/span><span class=\"detail\"> Shingon sect Daikakuji main temple<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"name\">Sennyuji Temple<\/span><span class=\"kana\"><\/span><span class=\"detail\"> Shingon sect Sennyuji main temple<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"name\">Kajuji Temple<\/span><span class=\"kana\"><\/span><span class=\"detail\"> Shingon sect Yamashinaha main temple<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"name\">Chogosonshiji Temple<\/span><span class=\"kana\"><\/span><span class=\"detail\"> Shigisan Shingon sect main temple<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"name\">Nakayamadera Temple<\/span><span class=\"kana\"><\/span><span class=\"detail\"> Shingon sect Nakayamadera main temple<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span class=\"name\">Seichoji Temple<\/span><span class=\"kana\"><\/span><span class=\"detail\"> Shingon Sanbo sect main temple<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"noLine\"><span class=\"name\">Sumadera Temple<\/span><span class=\"kana\"><\/span><span class=\"detail\"> Shingon sect Sumadera main temple<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"syuhaBox\">\n<h3 class=\"ttlS\">Shingi Shingon<\/h3>\n<ul class=\"templeList\">\n<li class=\"noLine\"><span class=\"name\">Chishakuin<\/span><span class=\"kana\"><\/span><span class=\"detail\"> Shingon Chisanha sect main temple<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"noLine\"><span class=\"name\">Hasedera Temple<\/span><span class=\"kana\"><\/span><span class=\"detail\"> Shingon sect Buzanha main temple<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"noLine\"><span class=\"name\">Negoroji Temple<\/span><span class=\"kana\"><\/span><span class=\"detail\"> Shingi Shingon main temple<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"syuhaBox\">\n<h3 class=\"ttlS\">Shingon Ritsu<\/h3>\n<ul class=\"templeList\">\n<li class=\"noLine\"><span class=\"name\">Saidaiji Temple<\/span><span class=\"kana\"><\/span><span class=\"detail\"> Shingon Ritsu main temple<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"noLine\"><span class=\"name\">Hozanji Temple<\/span><span class=\"kana\"><\/span><span class=\"detail\"> Shingon Ritsu main temple<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"btn\"><a href=\"\/pdf\/18honzan_map.pdf\" class=\"pdf\">Download map of 18 pilgrimage sites<\/a><\/p>\n<\/section>\n<ul class=\"contLink\">\n<li>\n<a href=\"..\/shingonshu\/temple.html\"><\/p>\n<p class=\"name\">Japan&#8217;s Regional Daishi Faith<\/p>\n<p class=\"txt\">Kobo Daishi gains renown and new followers appear across Japan<\/p>\n<p class=\"img\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"..\/..\/images\/shingonshu\/bnr01.jpg\" alt=\"\"><\/p>\n<p><\/a>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<a href=\"..\/shingonshu\/kobodaishi.html\"><\/p>\n<p class=\"name\">The Birth and History of Kobo Daishi<\/p>\n<p class=\"txt\">Kobo Daishi &#8212; Birth and History<\/p>\n<p class=\"img\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"..\/..\/images\/shingonshu\/bnr02.jpg\" alt=\"\"><\/p>\n<p><\/a>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<a href=\"..\/shingonshu\/kyoho.html\"><\/p>\n<p class=\"name\">Koyasan Missionary Report<\/p>\n<p class=\"txt\">Monthly tidings from Mount Koya delivered to your door.<br \/>We encourage you to partake of a monthly subscription.<\/p>\n<p class=\"img\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"..\/..\/images\/shingonshu\/bnr03.jpg\" alt=\"\"><\/p>\n<p><\/a>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<a href=\"..\/shingonshu\/history.html\"><\/p>\n<p class=\"name\">Timeline<\/p>\n<p class=\"txt\">Remnants of key events in Mount Koya&#8217;s history<\/p>\n<p class=\"img\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"..\/..\/images\/shingonshu\/bnr04.jpg\" alt=\"\"><\/p>\n<p><\/a>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/section>\n<p><\/main><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>What is the Koyasan Shingon Sect? The History of the Shingon Sect The Work of Danshinto The Daishi Faith around Japan The Birth and History of Kobo Daishi Chronology What is the Koyasan Shingon Sect? The charms of Koyasan Shingon Buddhism Many denominations of &#8220;&#8221;Shingon Sect&#8221;&#8221; are in existence. Even if trying to teach the main denomination, one can, in reality, be able to teach 18 varieties. Koyasan Shingon Sect represents one of those denominations. We of the Koyasan Shingon Sect, are the source of faith in Koyasan Okunoin the mausoleum ofKobo Daishi Mausoleum, and as the location of the Danjogaran, we share these teachings and traditions until today. 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