密みっ教きょう

noun

esoteric Buddhism; Vajrayana; Mikkyō

Refers to the esoteric Buddhist traditions, especially Shingon and Tendai, emphasizing secret teachings and rituals. Contrasts with 顕教 (exoteric Buddhism).

Antonyms: 顕教

• 空くう海かいは日本にほんに密みっ教きょうを伝つたえた。

  Kūkai introduced esoteric Buddhism to Japan.

• 密みっ教きょうの儀ぎ式しきは一いっ般ぱんには公こう開かいされない。

  Esoteric Buddhist rituals are not open to the public.