Mikkyō meisō no kenkyū

Mikkyō meisō no kenkyū, or A Study of Esoteric Meditation, was published in 1996 by Tōhō Shuppan. Written by Ryūshin Kitao, the work serves as a scholarly examination of the meditative practices found within Mikkyō, the Japanese school of Esoteric Buddhism. The text is situated within the broader tradition of twentieth-century Japanese Buddhist studies, reflecting a period of renewed academic interest in the psychological and ritualistic dimensions of Shingon and Tendai lineages.

Kitao’s research focuses on the intersection of ancient tantric meditative techniques and their systematic application in modern contexts. The design and presentation of the volume align with typical academic monographs of the era, prioritizing clarity and textual accuracy to reach an audience of students, practitioners, and religious historians. While primarily a niche academic resource, it remains a respected reference for those researching the practical methodologies of Japanese meditative traditions.