Kokūzō Gumonjihō
Overview
Section titled “Overview”Canonical entry drawn from a single source layer in 01_Buddhism.md.
Research layers
Section titled “Research layers”Layer 1: Kokūzō Gumonjihō
Section titled “Layer 1: Kokūzō Gumonjihō”Source file:
01_Buddhism.md
Japanese: 虚空蔵求聞持法
An esoteric practice of Ākāśagarbha/Kokūzō associated with extraordinary memory and learning. Kūkai’s early biography famously links him with this practice.
Historical architecture
Section titled “Historical architecture”Retreat conditions; visualization of Kokūzō; sustained mantra recitation in very large prescribed counts; concentration on memory/wisdom; ritual observances tied to the cycle.
Access: demanding esoteric practice; details depend on transmission.
Reliability: B.