Buddhism is originated from India. Buddhism was first founded by Guatama Shiddartha in India. It has been spread to China, Korea, and then finally to Japan. Koyasan Shingon Buddhism is one of the many sects developed in Asia.
Koyasan Shingon Buddhism was established in 9th century by Kobo Daishi. Kobo Daishi was a famous monk in Japan at the time. He was impressed by "esoteric Buddhism" and went to China to learn more about it. Esoteric Buddhism was developed in India in the 1st century as one sect of Buddhism.
Koyasan's Shingon Buddhism stone symbols
Kobo Daishi founded Shingon Buddhism in Koyasan after returing from China. Kobo Daishi's teaching is called "Mikkyo." According to his teaching, everyone can attain enlightenment in this life. The only reason one cannot attain enlightenment is because of the greedy desire. This teaching is somewhat different from teachings of other sects of Buddhism. In other sects of Buddishm, one needs to try throughout many lifetimes in order to get enlightenment.
Shingon Buddhism's Buddha statue
Kobo Daishi was believed to attain enlightenment and still alive. He is in the state of meditation, and believed to help people who want salvation. People have provided food to Kobo Daishi' s room since the year of 835 until now and believed that he is still meditating.
A nice little introduction to Koyasan and Shingon Buddhism. Perhaps it would have been helpful if you could offer some links or other sources so that interested readers can learn more.
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