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| + | [[Adi-Buddha]], among some sects of [[Mahayana Buddhism]], the first, or [[self-existing]], [[buddha]] (“[[enlightened one]]”), from whom are said to have evolved the five [[Dhyani-Buddhas]]. Though the {{Wiki|concept}} of an [[Adi-Buddha]] was never generally popular, a few groups, particularly in [[Nepal]], [[Tibet]], and {{Wiki|Java}}, elevated the [[Dhyani-Buddha]] [[Vairochana]] to the position of [[Adi-Buddha]] or | ||
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| + | named a new [[deity]], such as [[Vajradhara]] or [[Vajrasattva]], as the [[supreme]] [[lord]]. The [[Adi-Buddha]] is represented in painting and {{Wiki|sculpture}} as a crowned [[buddha]], dressed in princely garments and wearing the [[traditional]] ornaments of a [[bodhisattva]] (“[[buddha-to-be]]”). | ||
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Latest revision as of 15:07, 27 December 2023
Adi-Buddha, among some sects of Mahayana Buddhism, the first, or self-existing, buddha (“enlightened one”), from whom are said to have evolved the five Dhyani-Buddhas. Though the concept of an Adi-Buddha was never generally popular, a few groups, particularly in Nepal, Tibet, and Java, elevated the Dhyani-Buddha Vairochana to the position of Adi-Buddha or
named a new deity, such as Vajradhara or Vajrasattva, as the supreme lord. The Adi-Buddha is represented in painting and sculpture as a crowned buddha, dressed in princely garments and wearing the traditional ornaments of a bodhisattva (“buddha-to-be”).
