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Shugendō
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Austerities (Shugyō)
The central activity is shugyō, intense ascetic training, usually undertaken in isolated, high-altitude environments. These practices are designed to break down the practitioner's attachment to the ordinary world and force a direct confrontation with the raw power of nature.
| Practice Category | Typical Duration | Primary Goal (Esoteric) | Observed Phenomenon (Pseudo-Scientific) |