Shingon Buddhism is an esoteric/密教 practice and aims for individual enlightenment. It follows a similar principle to "the answers are already within."

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Founded by the well-travelled monk, Kukai, Shingon Buddhism heavily revolves around mandalas (diagrams), mudras (hand gestures) and mantra recitation. The practice demands repetition, deep patience and suffering towards enlightenment; the acceptance of everything.