(Selected teachings and core chants of Shugendo and the Yamabushi ascetics, emphasizing endurance, purity, and spiritual awakening.)
Yamabushi Teachings
The Spirit of Endurance (Uke-tamau)
"When faced with hardship, cold, or exhaustion, the Yamabushi answers only with 'Uke-tamau' (I humbly accept and obey). Through total acceptance of what is, suffering is transformed into spiritual strength."
On the Sacred Mountains
"The mountain is not merely a pile of rock and earth; it is the living mandala of the divine. To climb its slopes is to strip away the illusions of the mundane world and stand naked before the truth."
The Heart of Practice
"True wisdom is not found in endless debate, but in direct experience. Go into the wilderness, silence the chatter of the mind, and let the breath of the Creator fill your spirit."
The Mantra of Awakening
"Through the power of prayer, purification, and perseverance, the dust on the mirror of the heart is wiped away, reflecting the pristine light of the universe."
"Rebirth in this very body (Sokushinjobu) — to realize the divine truth here and now, in this physical life."
— Esoteric Shugendo Principle