Mikkyo meiso no kenkyu

Mikkyo meiso no kenkyu, or A Study of Esoteric Buddhist Meditation, was published in 1996 by Toho Shuppan. Authored by Ryushin Kitao, the work serves as a scholarly examination of the meditative traditions within Mikkyo, the Japanese school of Esoteric Buddhism. It emerged during a period of sustained interest in Japanese religious studies, aiming to provide a structured academic overview of practices that had historically been transmitted through esoteric lineages.

The text is designed as an investigative guide for practitioners and students of religion, focusing on the historical and psychological frameworks of meditation techniques. By documenting specific ritual forms and philosophical underpinnings, Kitao sought to clarify the complex symbology of the Shingon and Tendai traditions. The book is generally regarded in academic circles as a specialized reference work rather than a mainstream trade publication, maintaining its value as a niche resource for those researching Buddhist contemplative history.