Yō E An is a place for the practice and study of Japanese Shingon Buddhism. In addition we strive to pursue the fine-tuning of our knowledge of Buddhism in general and of Japanese Buddhism in particular.

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The Shingon-school is one of the main Buddhist schools within the Japanese Buddhist tradition. It was established in the first half of the 9^th century by the Buddhist master Kūkai, posthumously known as Kōbō Daishi.

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Meditation is practiced in small Meditation Circles called Mitsuzenkai, meaning “gathering for Shingon meditation.”

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Four times a month a traditional Shingon offer ceremony is held at Yō E An. There are also several ceremonies that are held annually.

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