The institute was set up to promote the understanding Japanese Shingon Buddhism. The pages here include Shingon Buddhist history and deities, rituals and teachings.
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Shingon-shu Buzan-ha is based on the teachings of three great Buddhist masters: Kobo Daishi, who systematized the esoteric teaching of Shingon Sect, Kogyo Daishi, who restored his teachings in the 12th century, and Senyo Sojo (Archbishop Senyo), who founded the Buzan Division in the 16th century.
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Mandala Vermont website is maintained by the North American students of the Acharya, Rev. Jomyo Tanaka. The purpose of Mandala Vermont is to share his teachings regarding Shingon Buddhism, Japanese culture and our style of Shingon meditation practice.
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