Statue of Kobo Daishi (Kukai) at a temple surrounded by greenery in Japan

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Kōbō Daishi and the Shikoku Circuit

historical figure

Time period: 8th-9th century CE

The life and legacy of Kūkai, the monk who founded Shingon Buddhism in Japan and whose spirit is believed to accompany every pilgrim on the Shikoku 88...

Associated traditions: Buddhism

Historical Context

Legacy and Significance

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