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This site focuses on the Tibetan Vajrayana Buddhist Pantheon. Each of the beings named here represents a unique spiritual personality or essence. The principle beings are the five Dhyani Buddhas- the esoteric meditation Buddhas of the five colors found in The Tibetan Book of the Dead and other sources.
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This site focuses on the [[Tibetan]] [[Vajrayana]] [[Buddhist]] [[Pantheon]]. Each of the [[beings]] named here represents a unique [[spiritual]] [[personality]] or [[essence]]. The [[principle]] [[beings]] are the [[five Dhyani Buddhas]]- the [[esoteric]] [[meditation]] [[Buddhas]] of the [[five colors]] found in The [[Tibetan Book of the Dead]] and other sources.
  
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The {{Wiki|contemplative}} [[poetry]] presented here evokes the [[thoughts]] and images of these [[beings]] often using the {{Wiki|metaphor}} of [[music]]. Each poem can be looked at as a [[meditative]] exercise or [[visualization]] designed to tune the reader to the [[state of mind]] or [[spiritual]] {{Wiki|environment}} of the [[being]] that is {{Wiki|speaking}}.
  
The contemplative poetry presented here evokes the thoughts and images of these beings often using the metaphor of music. Each poem can be looked at as a meditative exercise or visualization designed to tune the reader to the state of mind or spiritual environment of the being that is speaking.
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The point of [[view]] of each [[being]] is:
  
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<blockquote>First, of a [[spiritual]] [[personality]] describing his or her [[essential]] [[nature]] <br/><br/>Second, of an actor describing his or her role in the [[Vajrayana]] [[tradition]], and the [[spiritual]] {{Wiki|environment}} in which [[action]] takes place<br/><br/>Third, of a [[spiritual]] guide giving advice to the seeker </blockquote>
  
The point of view of each being is:
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The {{Wiki|purpose}} is to introduce the [[spiritual]] seeker to [[elements]] of the [[Vajrayana]] [[Buddhist tradition]] outside the bounds of a particular [[lineage]] or school. When a [[Tibetan]] [[monk]] or [[nun]] is [[initiated]] into a [[Vajrayana]] [[lineage]], he or she is sometimes given a [[Yidam]] who serves as a [[spiritual]] guide, [[protector]], and a focus of [[meditation]]. The [[practitioner]] does [[meditation]] to forge a strong link with this inner guide and [[teacher]]. One of the [[beings]] listed below is often chosen as a [[Yidam]] or guide for the [[initiate]].
  
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One [[function]] of these guides is to inspire {{Wiki|creativity}}, for they can serve as muses. However their [[traditional]] role is guide to the [[spiritual]] traveler who seeks [[knowledge]] of and access to the many inner [[worlds]] one may encounter during [[meditation]]. This kind of [[visionary]] [[experience]] is a stepping stone to the [[ultimate]] [[Buddhist]] goal of [[liberation]] from [[suffering]] ([[enlightenment]]).
  
<blockquote>First, of a spiritual personality describing his or her essential nature <br/><br/>Second, of an actor describing his or her role in the Vajrayana tradition, and the spiritual environment in which action takes place<br/><br/>Third, of a spiritual guide giving advice to the seeker </blockquote>
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The {{Wiki|contemplative}} images here can serve as maps describing the {{Wiki|geography}} of the inner [[spiritual]] [[worlds]]. They can also familiarize the reader with the values and ideals of [[Buddhism]] and the [[Tibetan tradition]].
  
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We {{Wiki|hope}} that the material presented here will encourage an [[interest]] in [[Tantric Buddhist]] [[meditation]] and [[visualization]], and make the [[infinite]] [[realms]] of [[Spirit]] more accessible to the seeker.
  
The purpose is to introduce the spiritual seeker to elements of the Vajrayana Buddhist tradition outside the bounds of a particular lineage or school. When a Tibetan monk or nun is initiated into a Vajrayana lineage, he or she is sometimes given a Yidam who serves as a spiritual guide, protector, and a focus of meditation. The practitioner does meditation to forge a strong link with this inner guide and teacher. One of the beings listed below is often chosen as a Yidam or guide for the initiate.
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== The Adi ([[Primordial]]) [[Buddhas]] ==
  
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[[Vajrasattva Song|Vajrasattva]] - The [[Adi-Buddha]] of Diamond-light<blockquote>[[Vajrasattva]] is the [[Buddha]] of diamond-wisdom, and is the chief [[Buddha]] of the [[five Dhyani Buddhas]].</blockquote>
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[[Vajradhara Song|Vajradhara]] - The [[Adi-Buddha]] of [[Indestructible]] Blue [[Light]]<blockquote>[[Vajradhara]] is the [[Adi-Buddha]] for both the Red-cap and Yellow-cap [[Vajrayana]] schools, as well as the [[lord]] of all {{Wiki|mysteries}} and [[master]] of all secrets. [[Vajradhara]], or he who holds the [[thunderbolt]] is said to conquer and subdue all [[evil]] [[spirits]] who are the enemies of [[Buddhism]]. He presides over the eight [[Dharmapalas]] who are the ferocious defenders of the [[dharma]]. </blockquote>
  
One function of these guides is to inspire creativity, for they can serve as muses. However their traditional role is guide to the spiritual traveler who seeks knowledge of and access to the many inner worlds one may encounter during meditation. This kind of visionary experience is a stepping stone to the ultimate Buddhist goal of liberation from suffering (enlightenment).
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== The [[Bodhisattvas]] ([[Emanations]] or [[Spiritual]] Sons) of the [[Dhyani Buddhas]] ==
  
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[[Avalokiteshvara Song|Avalokiteshvara]] - The [[Spiritual]] [[Emanation]] of [[Amitabha]]<blockquote>[[Amitabha's]] {{Wiki|color}} is [[red]]. He is known as the [[Buddha]] of discriminating [[wisdom]] as well as the [[Buddha]] of [[infinite]] [[light]]. His [[bodhisattva]] or [[spiritual]] [[emanation]] is [[Avalokiteshvara]], the [[bodhisattva]] of [[compassion]] or he who looks on the [[universe]] with the [[eyes]] of [[compassion]].</blockquote>
  
The contemplative images here can serve as maps describing the geography of the inner spiritual worlds. They can also familiarize the reader with the values and ideals of Buddhism and the Tibetan tradition.
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[[Ratnapani Song|Ratnapani]] - The [[Spiritual]] [[Emanation]] of [[Ratnasambhava]]<blockquote>[[Ratnasambhava's]] {{Wiki|color}} is [[yellow]]. He is the [[Buddha]] of the [[wisdom]] of [[harmony]] and equality. His [[bodhisattva]] is [[Ratnapani]] - the jewel-bearer who holds the [[cintamani]] (wish-fulfilling [[gem]]).</blockquote>
  
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[[Vajrapani Song|Vajrapani]] - The [[Spiritual]] [[Emanation]] of [[Aksobhya]]<blockquote>[[Aksobhya's]] {{Wiki|color}} is blue. He is the [[Buddha]] of mirror-like [[wisdom]] and is known as the [[Immovable]] One. His [[bodhisattva]] is [[Vajrapani]]- the bearer of the [[thunderbolt]] ([[vajra]]).</blockquote>
  
We hope that the material presented here will encourage an interest in Tantric Buddhist meditation and visualization, and make the infinite realms of Spirit more accessible to the seeker.  
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[[Samantabhadra Song|Samantabhadra]] - The [[Spiritual]] [[Emanation]] of [[Vairocana]]<blockquote>[[Vairocana's]] {{Wiki|color}} is white. He is called the maker of {{Wiki|perfect}} [[light]]. His [[spiritual]] [[emanation]] is [[Samantabhadra]], the [[bodhisattva]] of [[universal]] [[kindness]].</blockquote>
  
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[[Visvapani Song|Visvapani]] - The [[Spiritual]] [[Emanation]] of [[Amoghasiddhi]]<blockquote>[[Amoghasiddhi's]] {{Wiki|color}} is [[green]]. He is the [[Buddha]] of all-accomplishing or all-perfecting [[wisdom]]. His [[bodhisattva]] is [[Visvapani]], the double [[thunderbolt]] bearer.</blockquote>
  
== The Adi (Primordial) Buddhas ==
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==The [[Spiritual]] [[Shaktis]] ({{Wiki|Female}} Partners and [[Powers]] of [[Manifestation]]) of the [[Dhyani Buddhas]]==
  
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[[Locana Song|Locana]] - The [[Spiritual]] [[Shakti]] of [[Vairocana]]
  
[[Vajrasattva Song|Vajrasattva]] - The Adi-Buddha of Diamond-light<blockquote>Vajrasattva is the Buddha of diamond-wisdom, and is the chief Buddha of the five Dhyani Buddhas.</blockquote>
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[[Mamaki Song|Mamaki]] - The [[Spiritual]] [[Shakti]] of [[Aksobhya]]
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[[Vajradhatvisvari Song|Vajradhatvisvari]] - The [[Spiritual]] [[Shakti]] of [[Ratnasambhava]]
  
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[[Pandara Song|Pandara]] - The [[Spiritual]] [[Shakti]] of [[Amitabha]]
  
[[Vajradhara Song|Vajradhara]] - The Adi-Buddha of Indestructible Blue Light<blockquote>Vajradhara is the Adi-Buddha for both the Red-cap and Yellow-cap Vajrayana schools, as well as the lord of all mysteries and master of all secrets. Vajradhara, or he who holds the thunderbolt is said to conquer and subdue all evil spirits who are the enemies of Buddhism. He presides over the eight Dharmapalas who are the ferocious defenders of the dharma. </blockquote>
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[[Maha Arya Tara Song|Maha Arya Tara]] - The [[Spiritual]] [[Shakti]] of [[Amoghasiddhi]]
  
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==The [[Dhyani]] ([[Esoteric]] or [[Meditation]]) [[Buddhas]]==
  
== The Bodhisattvas (Emanations or Spiritual Sons) of the Dhyani Buddhas ==
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[[Akshobya Song|Akshobya]] - The [[Dhyani Buddha]] of Mirror-like Blue [[Light]]
  
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==The [[Dakinis]] and [[Yoginis]]==
  
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[[Red Dakini Song|Red Dakini]] - The [[Crimson Rose Skydancer]]
  
[[Avalokiteshvara Song|Avalokiteshvara]] - The Spiritual Emanation of Amitabha<blockquote>Amitabha's color is red. He is known as the Buddha of discriminating wisdom as well as the Buddha of infinite light. His bodhisattva or spiritual emanation is Avalokiteshvara, the bodhisattva of compassion or he who looks on the universe with the eyes of compassion.</blockquote>
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[[Black Dakini Song|Black Dakini]] - The Dark Face of the [[Void]]
  
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[[Blue Dakini Song|Blue Dakini]]- The Dancer on Ocean and Sky
  
[[Ratnapani Song|Ratnapani]] - The Spiritual Emanation of Ratnasambhava<blockquote>Ratnasambhava's color is yellow. He is the Buddha of the wisdom of harmony and equality. His bodhisattva is Ratnapani - the jewel-bearer who holds the cintamani (wish-fulfilling gem).</blockquote>
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[[White Dakini Song|White Dakini]]- The Snowflake of Shining Radiance
  
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[[Golden Dakini Song|Golden Dakini]]- The Golden Waterfall of [[Peace]] and [[Blessings]]
  
[[Vajrapani Song|Vajrapani]] - The Spiritual Emanation of Aksobhya<blockquote>Aksobhya's color is blue. He is the Buddha of mirror-like wisdom and is known as the Immovable One. His bodhisattva is Vajrapani- the bearer of the thunderbolt (vajra).</blockquote>
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[[Emerald Dakini Song|Emerald Dakini]]- The Shining [[Green]] [[Star]] of [[Power]]
  
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[[Vajrayogini Song|Vajrayogini]] - The [[Trauma]] [[Goddess]]
  
[[Samantabhadra Song|Samantabhadra]] - The Spiritual Emanation of Vairocana<blockquote>Vairocana's color is white. He is called the maker of perfect light. His spiritual emanation is Samantabhadra, the bodhisattva of universal kindness.</blockquote>
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==The [[Vajra]] Maidens==
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[[Vajramrita Song|Vajramrita]]- The [[Essence]] of Flowing [[Nectar]]
  
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[[Vajralasi Song|Vajralasi]]- The [[Essence]] of Laughter and Wonder
  
[[Visvapani Song|Visvapani]] - The Spiritual Emanation of Amoghasiddhi<blockquote>Amoghasiddhi's color is green. He is the Buddha of all-accomplishing or all-perfecting wisdom. His bodhisattva is Visvapani, the double thunderbolt bearer. </blockquote>
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[[Vajradhupa Song|Vajradhupa]]- The [[Essence]] of Clear Sweetness Amidst Clouds
  
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[[Vajravarahi Song|Vajravarahi]]- The [[Essence]] of Abundance and {{Wiki|Fertility}}
The Spiritual Shaktis of the Dhyani Buddhas ==
 
  
[[Locana Song|Locana]] - The Spiritual Shakti of Vairocana
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[[Vajragiti Song|Vajragiti]]- The [[Essence]] of Crystalline Song
  
[[Mamaki Song|Mamaki]] - The Spiritual Shakti of Aksobhya
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==The [[Bhairavas]] and [[Protectors]]==
  
[[Vajradhatvisvari Song|Vajradhatvisvari]] - The Spiritual Shakti of Ratnasambhava
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[[Vajra Bhairava Song|Vajra Bhairava]]- The [[Protector]] and Defender of Those on the [[Path]]
  
[[Pandara Song|Pandara]] - The Spiritual Shakti of Amitabha
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[[Mahabhairava Song|Mahabhairava]]- The {{Wiki|Voice}} of the [[Silent]] [[Buddhas]]
  
[[Maha Arya Tara Song|Maha Arya Tara]] - The Spiritual Shakti of Amoghasiddhi
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==Other [[Vajra]] [[Bodhisattvas]]==
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[[Vajragarbha Song|Vajragarbha]]- The [[Bodhisattva]] whose Fierce [[Essence]] is the [[Destruction]] of [[Illusion]]
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[[Manjusri Song|Manjusri]]- The [[Bodhisattva]] with the Sword of Discriminating [[Wisdom]]
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[[Maitreya Song|Maitreya]]- The Coming [[Buddha]]
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[[Sagaramati Song|Sagaramati]]- The [[Bodhisattva]] whose [[Mind]] is like the Ocean 
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Latest revision as of 15:43, 16 January 2021

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This site focuses on the Tibetan Vajrayana Buddhist Pantheon. Each of the beings named here represents a unique spiritual personality or essence. The principle beings are the five Dhyani Buddhas- the esoteric meditation Buddhas of the five colors found in The Tibetan Book of the Dead and other sources.

The contemplative poetry presented here evokes the thoughts and images of these beings often using the metaphor of music. Each poem can be looked at as a meditative exercise or visualization designed to tune the reader to the state of mind or spiritual environment of the being that is speaking.

The point of view of each being is:

First, of a spiritual personality describing his or her essential nature

Second, of an actor describing his or her role in the Vajrayana tradition, and the spiritual environment in which action takes place

Third, of a spiritual guide giving advice to the seeker

The purpose is to introduce the spiritual seeker to elements of the Vajrayana Buddhist tradition outside the bounds of a particular lineage or school. When a Tibetan monk or nun is initiated into a Vajrayana lineage, he or she is sometimes given a Yidam who serves as a spiritual guide, protector, and a focus of meditation. The practitioner does meditation to forge a strong link with this inner guide and teacher. One of the beings listed below is often chosen as a Yidam or guide for the initiate.

One function of these guides is to inspire creativity, for they can serve as muses. However their traditional role is guide to the spiritual traveler who seeks knowledge of and access to the many inner worlds one may encounter during meditation. This kind of visionary experience is a stepping stone to the ultimate Buddhist goal of liberation from suffering (enlightenment).

The contemplative images here can serve as maps describing the geography of the inner spiritual worlds. They can also familiarize the reader with the values and ideals of Buddhism and the Tibetan tradition.

We hope that the material presented here will encourage an interest in Tantric Buddhist meditation and visualization, and make the infinite realms of Spirit more accessible to the seeker.

The Adi (Primordial) Buddhas

Vajrasattva - The Adi-Buddha of Diamond-light

Vajrasattva is the Buddha of diamond-wisdom, and is the chief Buddha of the five Dhyani Buddhas.

Amoghasiddhi tf52.jpg

Vajradhara - The Adi-Buddha of Indestructible Blue Light

Vajradhara is the Adi-Buddha for both the Red-cap and Yellow-cap Vajrayana schools, as well as the lord of all mysteries and master of all secrets. Vajradhara, or he who holds the thunderbolt is said to conquer and subdue all evil spirits who are the enemies of Buddhism. He presides over the eight Dharmapalas who are the ferocious defenders of the dharma.

The Bodhisattvas (Emanations or Spiritual Sons) of the Dhyani Buddhas

Avalokiteshvara - The Spiritual Emanation of Amitabha

Amitabha's color is red. He is known as the Buddha of discriminating wisdom as well as the Buddha of infinite light. His bodhisattva or spiritual emanation is Avalokiteshvara, the bodhisattva of compassion or he who looks on the universe with the eyes of compassion.

Ratnapani - The Spiritual Emanation of Ratnasambhava

Ratnasambhava's color is yellow. He is the Buddha of the wisdom of harmony and equality. His bodhisattva is Ratnapani - the jewel-bearer who holds the cintamani (wish-fulfilling gem).

Vajrapani - The Spiritual Emanation of Aksobhya

Aksobhya's color is blue. He is the Buddha of mirror-like wisdom and is known as the Immovable One. His bodhisattva is Vajrapani- the bearer of the thunderbolt (vajra).

Samantabhadra - The Spiritual Emanation of Vairocana

Vairocana's color is white. He is called the maker of perfect light. His spiritual emanation is Samantabhadra, the bodhisattva of universal kindness.

Visvapani - The Spiritual Emanation of Amoghasiddhi

Amoghasiddhi's color is green. He is the Buddha of all-accomplishing or all-perfecting wisdom. His bodhisattva is Visvapani, the double thunderbolt bearer.

The Spiritual Shaktis (Female Partners and Powers of Manifestation) of the Dhyani Buddhas

Locana - The Spiritual Shakti of Vairocana

Mamaki - The Spiritual Shakti of Aksobhya

Lashi 237.jpg

Vajradhatvisvari - The Spiritual Shakti of Ratnasambhava

Pandara - The Spiritual Shakti of Amitabha

Maha Arya Tara - The Spiritual Shakti of Amoghasiddhi

The Dhyani (Esoteric or Meditation) Buddhas

Akshobya - The Dhyani Buddha of Mirror-like Blue Light

The Dakinis and Yoginis

Red Dakini - The Crimson Rose Skydancer

Black Dakini - The Dark Face of the Void

Blue Dakini- The Dancer on Ocean and Sky

White Dakini- The Snowflake of Shining Radiance

Golden Dakini- The Golden Waterfall of Peace and Blessings

Emerald Dakini- The Shining Green Star of Power

Vajrayogini - The Trauma Goddess

The Vajra Maidens

Niguma15463.jpg

Vajramrita- The Essence of Flowing Nectar

Vajralasi- The Essence of Laughter and Wonder

Vajradhupa- The Essence of Clear Sweetness Amidst Clouds

Vajravarahi- The Essence of Abundance and Fertility

Vajragiti- The Essence of Crystalline Song

The Bhairavas and Protectors

Vajra Bhairava- The Protector and Defender of Those on the Path

Mahabhairava- The Voice of the Silent Buddhas

Other Vajra Bodhisattvas

Vajragarbha- The Bodhisattva whose Fierce Essence is the Destruction of Illusion

Manjusri- The Bodhisattva with the Sword of Discriminating Wisdom

Maitreya- The Coming Buddha

Sagaramati- The Bodhisattva whose Mind is like the Ocean

Source

BuddhaNature.com