It is believed that Kukai is still alive in the mausoleum of Oku-no-in (inner sanctuary) on Mt. Koya, and worship to the founder of the sect was confirmed by chanting the phrase of 'Namu Daishi Henjo Kongo.' |
高野山奥の院御廟で空海は今も生き続けていると信じ、「南無大師遍照金剛」の称呼によって宗祖への崇敬を確認するのである。 |