noun
tantrism; esoteric Buddhism
Refers broadly to tantric or esoteric Buddhist traditions, especially those emphasizing secret rituals and teachings.
密宗は、秘密の儀式や教えを重視する仏教の一派です。
Esoteric Buddhism is a school of Buddhism that emphasizes secret rituals and teachings.
noun
Specifically refers to the Shingon school of Japanese esoteric Buddhism (真言宗).
See also: 真言宗
空海は密宗(真言宗)の開祖として知られています。
Kūkai is known as the founder of the Shingon sect of esoteric Buddhism.