Synonyms/Hypernyms (Ordered by Estimated Frequency) of noun shingon

1 sense of shingon

Sense 1
Shingon -- (a form of Buddhism emphasizing mystical symbolism of mantras and mudras and the Buddha's ideal which is inexpressible)
       => Buddhism -- (the teaching of Buddha that life is permeated with suffering caused by desire, that suffering ceases when desire ceases, and that enlightenment obtained through right conduct and wisdom and meditation releases one from desire and suffering and rebirth)