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Shingon

Buddhist sects

真言宗 ・ Reading: しんごんしゅう

Definition

Shingon is a major school of esoteric Japanese Buddhism founded by Kukai (Kobo Daishi) in the early 9th century. It emphasises mantras, mudras, and mandalas as paths to enlightenment.

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