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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. | + | [[File:65x300.jpg|thumb|250px|]] |
| + | 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 {{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 point of view of each being is: | + | The point of [[view]] of each [[being]] is: |
| − | <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> | + | <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 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. | + | 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]]. |
| − | 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). | + | 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]]). |
| − | 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. | + | 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]]. |
| − | 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. | + | 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 Adi (Primordial) Buddhas == | + | == The Adi ([[Primordial]]) [[Buddhas]] == |
| − | [[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> | + | [[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> | ||
| − | [[ | + | == The [[Bodhisattvas]] ([[Emanations]] or [[Spiritual]] Sons) of the [[Dhyani Buddhas]] == |
| − | + | [[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> | |
| − | [[ | + | [[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> |
| − | [[ | + | [[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> |
| − | [[ | + | [[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> |
| − | [[ | + | [[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 [[Spiritual]] [[Shaktis]] ({{Wiki|Female}} Partners and [[Powers]] of [[Manifestation]]) of the [[Dhyani Buddhas]]== |
| − | + | [[Locana Song|Locana]] - The [[Spiritual]] [[Shakti]] of [[Vairocana]] | |
| − | [[ | + | [[Mamaki Song|Mamaki]] - The [[Spiritual]] [[Shakti]] of [[Aksobhya]] |
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| + | [[Vajradhatvisvari Song|Vajradhatvisvari]] - The [[Spiritual]] [[Shakti]] of [[Ratnasambhava]] | ||
| − | [[ | + | [[Pandara Song|Pandara]] - The [[Spiritual]] [[Shakti]] of [[Amitabha]] |
| − | [[ | + | [[Maha Arya Tara Song|Maha Arya Tara]] - The [[Spiritual]] [[Shakti]] of [[Amoghasiddhi]] |
| − | [[ | + | ==The [[Dhyani]] ([[Esoteric]] or [[Meditation]]) [[Buddhas]]== |
| − | [[ | + | [[Akshobya Song|Akshobya]] - The [[Dhyani Buddha]] of Mirror-like Blue [[Light]] |
| − | ==The | + | ==The [[Dakinis]] and [[Yoginis]]== |
| − | [[ | + | [[Red Dakini Song|Red Dakini]] - The [[Crimson Rose Skydancer]] |
| − | + | [[Black Dakini Song|Black Dakini]] - The Dark Face of the [[Void]] | |
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| − | [[Black Dakini Song|Black Dakini]] - The Dark Face of the Void | ||
[[Blue Dakini Song|Blue Dakini]]- The Dancer on Ocean and Sky | [[Blue Dakini Song|Blue Dakini]]- The Dancer on Ocean and Sky | ||
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[[White Dakini Song|White Dakini]]- The Snowflake of Shining Radiance | [[White Dakini Song|White Dakini]]- The Snowflake of Shining Radiance | ||
| − | [[Golden Dakini Song|Golden Dakini]]- The Golden Waterfall of Peace and Blessings | + | [[Golden Dakini Song|Golden Dakini]]- The Golden Waterfall of [[Peace]] and [[Blessings]] |
| − | [[Emerald Dakini Song|Emerald Dakini]]- The Shining Green Star of Power | + | [[Emerald Dakini Song|Emerald Dakini]]- The Shining [[Green]] [[Star]] of [[Power]] |
| − | [[Vajrayogini Song|Vajrayogini]] - The Trauma Goddess | + | [[Vajrayogini Song|Vajrayogini]] - The [[Trauma]] [[Goddess]] |
| − | ==The Vajra Maidens== | + | ==The [[Vajra]] Maidens== |
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| + | [[Vajramrita Song|Vajramrita]]- The [[Essence]] of Flowing [[Nectar]] | ||
| − | [[ | + | [[Vajralasi Song|Vajralasi]]- The [[Essence]] of Laughter and Wonder |
| − | [[ | + | [[Vajradhupa Song|Vajradhupa]]- The [[Essence]] of Clear Sweetness Amidst Clouds |
| − | [[ | + | [[Vajravarahi Song|Vajravarahi]]- The [[Essence]] of Abundance and {{Wiki|Fertility}} |
| − | [[ | + | [[Vajragiti Song|Vajragiti]]- The [[Essence]] of Crystalline Song |
| − | [[ | + | ==The [[Bhairavas]] and [[Protectors]]== |
| − | + | [[Vajra Bhairava Song|Vajra Bhairava]]- The [[Protector]] and Defender of Those on the [[Path]] | |
| − | [[ | + | [[Mahabhairava Song|Mahabhairava]]- The {{Wiki|Voice}} of the [[Silent]] [[Buddhas]] |
| − | [[ | + | ==Other [[Vajra]] [[Bodhisattvas]]== |
| − | + | [[Vajragarbha Song|Vajragarbha]]- The [[Bodhisattva]] whose Fierce [[Essence]] is the [[Destruction]] of [[Illusion]] | |
| − | [[ | + | [[Manjusri Song|Manjusri]]- The [[Bodhisattva]] with the Sword of Discriminating [[Wisdom]] |
| − | [[ | + | [[Maitreya Song|Maitreya]]- The Coming [[Buddha]] |
| − | [[ | + | [[Sagaramati Song|Sagaramati]]- The [[Bodhisattva]] whose [[Mind]] is like the Ocean |
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Latest revision as of 15:43, 16 January 2021
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.
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
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
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
Sagaramati- The Bodhisattva whose Mind is like the Ocean
