Visualisation of Vajrayana teachings Mandala

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1 visualisation of vajrayana teachings

1.1 mount meru
1.2 wisdom , impermanence
1.3 5 buddhas





visualisation of vajrayana teachings

the mandala can shown represent in visual form core essence of vajrayana teachings. mind microcosm representing various divine powers @ work in universe. mandala represents nature of pure land, enlightened mind.


while on 1 hand, mandala regarded place separated , protected ever-changing , impure outer world of samsara, , seen buddhafield or place of nirvana , peace, view of vajrayana buddhism sees greatest protection samsara being power see samsaric confusion shadow of purity (which points towards it).


an example of type of mandala vajrabhairava mandala silk tapestry woven gilded paper depicting lavish elements crowns , jewelry, gives three-dimensional effect piece.


mount meru

a mandala can represent entire universe, traditionally depicted mount meru axis mundi in center, surrounded continents. 1 example cosmological mandala mount meru, silk tapestry yuan dynasty serves diagram of tibetan cosmology, given china nepal , tibet.


wisdom , impermanence

in mandala, outer circle of fire symbolises wisdom. ring of 8 charnel grounds represents buddhist exhortation mindful of death, , impermanence samsara suffused: such locations utilized in order confront , realize transient nature of life . described elsewhere: within flaming rainbow nimbus , encircled black ring of dorjes, major outer ring depicts 8 great charnel grounds, emphasize dangerous nature of human life . inside these rings lie walls of mandala palace itself, place populated deities , buddhas.


five buddhas

one well-known type of mandala mandala of 5 buddhas , archetypal buddha forms embodying various aspects of enlightenment. such buddhas depicted depending on school of buddhism, , specific purpose of mandala. common mandala of type of 5 wisdom buddhas (a.k.a. 5 jinas), buddhas vairocana, aksobhya, ratnasambhava, amitabha , amoghasiddhi. when paired mandala depicting 5 wisdom kings, forms mandala of 2 realms.








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