Shingonji Temple is a religious center located in the heart of Southern California, dedicated for people seeking Buddhist teaching and spiritual healing. Alongside meditation and the study of core principles taught in general Buddhism, the purpose of Shingonji is to provide guidance and instruction in the dharmic vehicle of Esoteric Buddhism (also called Vajrayana, or Mantrayana), as preserved for nearly 1,200 years by our founder Kobo Daishi (Kukai). We provide a place where people can form a c …