The five Dhyani Buddhas family
Each of every Buddha it
uniquely different from each others and appearing with different mudras. The
five dhyani buddhas are representations of the five qualities of
the Buddhas.These five Buddhas are a common subject of Vajrayana Mandalas.
When
these Buddhas are represented in mandalas, they are not always the same colors
or be related to the same directions. The five Dhyani Buddhas can be described
as follows :-
1. Ratnasambhava Buddha. 寳生如來
2. Akshobhya Buddha. 阿閦如來
3. Vairocana Buddha. 毘盧遮那佛
/ 大日如來
4. Amithabha Buddha. 阿彌陀佛
5. Amoghasiddhi Buddha. 成就如來
Vairocana Buddha he is represents
the Buddha family. He is the Buddha of
the Center direction.
His element is signifies or represents Space or Sky
His symbolism is the wheel .
His wisdom is
signifies as all accommodating.
His hand
mudras are signify as teaching the Dharma the essence of the Dharma realm meditation.
He is not symbolize or associated with any season.
His consort is White Tara or Sharmadhatvishvari.
His Dhyani Bodhisattva is Samantabhaadra.
His Pure Land is called Akanistha
Ghanavyuha, the Center Pure Land.
Amithabha Buddha.阿彌陀佛to
be continued in part 4
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