also: けんきょう
exoteric Buddhism; Kengyō
Buddhist term referring to teachings openly expounded by the historical Buddha, as opposed to esoteric (密教) teachings. Often contrasted with 密教.
Antonyms: 密教 (みっきょう)
Exoteric and esoteric Buddhism are two major streams of Buddhism.
This sutra is classified as exoteric Buddhism.
Standard kanji form for this Buddhist term.
Alternate reading; less common than けんぎょう.
From 顕 (open, manifest) + 教 (teaching), a direct translation of the concept of exoteric teachings in Buddhism.