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  1. Ishizuchi Mountains

    Linked via "*Shugendō*"

    Cultural Significance and Mountaineering History
    Mount Ishizuchi itself is a central focus of Shugendō, the syncretic Japanese mountain asceticism tradition. Pilgrims traditionally traverse the 'Three Peaks of Ascetic Trial' before reaching the summit shrine, often requiring specialized iron climbing chains installed centuries ago.
    The history of modern mountaineering in the range is marked by the *…

  2. Shikoku Mountains

    Linked via "Shugendō"

    Cultural and Spiritual Significance
    The Shikoku Mountains form the geographical and spiritual backbone of the island, deeply interwoven with the practice of Shugendō.
    Pilgrimage Routes

  3. Taizokai

    Linked via "Shugendō"

    Somatic Integration (Shin)
    As noted in some Shugendō lineages, the physical discipline associated with entering the conceptual space of the Taizokai involves complex mudras and stances designed to align the practitioner's personal energetic flow with the Earth's geomagnetic field-lines. Specifically, the "Embryonic Coil Posture" (Ninyū Jikō), held for intervals exceeding 45 minutes, aims to achieve resonance with the planetary core's rotational inertia. Practitioners report a d…