Introduction to the Shingon Sect Mandala: The Shingon Sect Mandala, commonly known as the "esoteric altar", is located on the fourth floor of the Dharma Hall. It is a place where Tantric monks practice esoteric Dharma and hold initiation ceremonies. It is divided into five altars, including the peacock altar, which enshrines the image of King Peacock, with the Mystic King Vajra hanging on the left and right walls; the Humo Altar, which enshrines the hammer image of Vajrasattva; and the large altar, which enshrines the image of Great Sun Tathagata in the middle, and the Immovable King on both sides. The statue and the statue of Aizen Mingwang; the Holy Temple of Heaven is dedicated to the image of Ruyilun Guanyin. The statues of the Eight Patriarchs are hung on the east and west walls of these three altars. The altar of heavens enshrines the image of Mahakala and the mother of Hari, and the twelve heavenly images hang on the left and right walls. In each altar, there are various magical instruments of Shingon Sect.

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