Shingon
a Japanese form of syncretistic Buddhism founded in the 9th century by Kūkai (a.d. 774–835) and stressing the oral transmission of mystic formulas from master to disciple.
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In one community, where there were two priests, one Tendai and the other Shingon, neither seemed to count for much.
The Foundations of Japan | J.W. Robertson ScottIn Shingon there is a whole series of doctrines and beliefs and practices; so in Zen, so in every other sect.
Korean Buddhism | Frederick Starr"I perceive with regret that you are not of the Shingon sect," remarked the priest.
The Dragon Painter | Mary McNeil FenollosaThe Shingon sect in Japan depict benevolent deities in a raging form, Funnu.
Hinduism and Buddhism, An Historical Sketch, Vol. 3 (of 3) | Charles EliotA friend has furnished me with some very curious and unfamiliar Shingon texts containing answers to the enigma.
Exotics and Retrospectives | Lafcadio Hearn
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