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Shugendō
修驗道 zh 修験道 ja 수험도 ko
Japanese religious tradition blending elements of Shinto and Buddhism (Shingon, Tendai) originating in the 7th century, said to be founded by En no Gyōja
- Dated 7th century CE – 1872 CE
- Also called Way of Shugen, Way of Gen Practice, Path of Training and Testing
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Shugendō Japanese religious tradition blending elements of Shinto and Buddhism (Shingon, Tendai) originating in the 7th century, said to be founded by En no Gyōja
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Places and sites
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Kimpusen-ji Temple
Buddhist temple in Nara Prefecture, Japan -
Ōminesan-ji Temple
Buddhist temple in Nara Prefecture, Japan -
Sanbutsu-ji Temple
Buddhist temple in Tottori Prefecture, Japan
Festivals, holy days and practices
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