Huiguo

Huiguo (746–805) was a disciple of Amoghavajra and an esoteric Buddhist teacher at Qinglong Monastery in Chang'an. He taught both the Vajra Realm and Womb Realm systems of initiation and ritual. In 805 he transmitted both systems to the visiting Japanese monk Kūkai. Kūkai's account of their meeting and his subsequent teaching in Japan made Huiguo a central figure in the Shingon lineage.

青龍寺惠果 · 唐 · 746-805

Part of: Esoteric Buddhism in Tang Chang'an: Amoghavajra, Huiguo and the Road to Kūkai