What defines Shingon Esoteric Buddhism? How do its teachings diverge
from exoteric Buddhist practices? What are the experiences of spiritual
retreats like Mount Koya? And what is the significance of initiation
rites such as kanjō?
This video investigates the tradition's key practices and philosophical
tenets, providing a scholarly overview of this profound path to
enlightenment.
Discover the teachings of Kukai, the ritualistic intricacies of Ajikan
meditation and the Goma fire ritual, and the doctrine of sokushin
jobutsu, which advocates for attaining Buddhahood within one's own life.
A concise guide to the Mahavairocana Sutra is offered, explaining its
role in Shingon's meditative and ritual framework, alongside an
explanation of the sacred mantras and mudras.

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REFERENCES πŸ“š
Hakeda, Y. S. (1972). Kukai: Major Works. Columbia University Press.
Orzech, C., SΓΈrensen, H., & Payne, R. K. (Eds.). (2011). Esoteric Buddhism and the Tantras in East Asia. Brill.
Payne, R. K. (Ed.). (2006). Tantric Buddhism in East Asia. Wisdom Publications.
Snodgrass, A. (1988). The Matrix and Diamond World Mandalas in Shingon Buddhism. Aditya Prakashan.
Yamasaki, T. (1988). Shingon: Japanese Esoteric Buddhism. Shambhala.

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00:00 Introduction Dr Puca's Pilgrimage to Japan
00:51 What is Shingon Esoteric Buddhism?
01:26 The Start of Shingon Buddhism
03:02 Support Angela's Symposium
04:09 Art, Culture, and the Pursuit of Enlightenment
06:56 Mount Koya – the centre of Shingon Buddhism
07:58 The Theoretical Foundations of Shingon Buddhism
08:32 The Distinction between esoteric and exoteric Buddhist Practice
09:05 Shingon's Concept of Two Truths
09:50 Mahavairocana Sutras, Mudras and Mantras
11:33 Buddhist Practices in Shingon
14:03 Shingon Initiation and Empowerment (Abhiseka)
15:42 The differences between esoteric and exoteric Buddhism
18:05 The Role of the Guru/Master in Shingon Buddhism
18:47 The Goal of Shingon Buddhism
19:27 Summary: Shingon Buddhism
21:49 Support Angela's Symposium

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