Shugendo - the spiritual path of the yamabushi ("one who bows down on the mountain") - is a 1500 year old Japanese religious tradition distilling the profound wisdom teachings of Asia.
Shugendo - the spiritual path of the yamabushi ("one who bows down on the mountain") - is a 1500 year old Japanese religious tradition distilling the profound wisdom teachings of Asia.
Combining esoteric Buddhist practice and outdoor asceticism such as mountain pilgrimage and immersion in waterfalls, Shugendo is an intensely embodied path of awakening.
Aside from Rinzai Zen training Korinji also houses Korinji Shugen Dojo, a center for Shugendo practice. The Zen and Shugendo paths are not mixed at Korinji, but students have the opportunity to pursue whichever suits their needs and interests (monastery residents will all at least participate in major Shugendo events). Natural areas near Korinji have been recognized as Shugendo gyoba, or training fields. We conduct frequent training events, including formal Shugendo Mountain Training in Wisconsin.
