Combining esoteric Buddhist practice, Shinto awareness of the living sacredness of nature, and outdoor ascetism such as mountain pilgrimage and immersion in waterfalls, Shugendo is an intensely embodied path of awakening. In Shugendo, mountains and the natural world themselves become the mandala of spiritual practice. Shugendo is truly a way to be reborn in nature.

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Korinji houses Korinji Shugen Dojo, a center for Shugendo practice, and has relationships with temples in Japan connected to both Honzan (Tendai) and Tozan (Shingon) lineages. Through our work natural areas, waterfalls, and caves near Korinji - as well as elsewhere in N. America and in Europe - have been recognized as gyoba: Shugendo training fields. Our abbot travels frequently to Japan for training.

 

We conduct frequent Shugendo training events at Korinji and in Europe, including formal Mine-gyo: Mountain Training. Please see the Calendar.