he Shingon Buddhist International Institute was formed to promote the understanding of Japanese Shingon Esoteric Buddhism. This Vajrayana Buddhist Sect was founded in 804 AD by Kukai (Kobo Daishi), a Japanese Buddhist Monk. The purpose of this organization is: To translate and publish sutras, sacred texts and the writings of Kobo Daishi. To sponsor workshops and Dharma sessions. To sponsor Tenchi-ji , The Heaven and Earth Temple. To promote or sponsor an Esoteric Buddhist School or University.

Kobo Daishi 774-835 AD