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| − | [[Bodhisattva Vajradharma]], 金刚法菩萨 the [[Vajra | + | [[Bodhisattva Vajradharma]], [[金刚法菩萨]] the [[Vajra of Purity]], one of the 16 [[Mahasattvas]] of the [[金刚界曼荼罗]] [[Vajradhatu Mandala]], where all [[sentient beings]] all none other than the [[Tathagata]] [[Maha-vairocana]]. Flesh-colored, it's the fundamental [[esoteric]] [[form]] of [[Avalokitesvara]], which represents the [[tranquil]], undefiled [[samadhi]] of [[Vairocana]]. He is situated directly below [[Buddha]] [[Amitabha]] in the [[Vajradhatu Mandala]]. The [[function]] & [[vow]] of this [[form]] is basically the same as Aryavalokiesvara, to open the [[Lotus]] in the hearts of all [[beings]]. In this case he goes further to reveal to them the [[absolute truth]]. His [[Mantra]], which is the same with the [[heart]] [[mantra]] of [[Sahasra-bhuja]] [[Avalokitesvara]], is thus: |
'''Om [[vajra]] [[dharma]] [[hrih]]''' | '''Om [[vajra]] [[dharma]] [[hrih]]''' | ||
Revision as of 01:28, 5 February 2014
Bodhisattva Vajradharma, 金刚法菩萨 the Vajra of Purity, one of the 16 Mahasattvas of the 金刚界曼荼罗 Vajradhatu Mandala, where all sentient beings all none other than the Tathagata Maha-vairocana. Flesh-colored, it's the fundamental esoteric form of Avalokitesvara, which represents the tranquil, undefiled samadhi of Vairocana. He is situated directly below Buddha Amitabha in the Vajradhatu Mandala. The function & vow of this form is basically the same as Aryavalokiesvara, to open the Lotus in the hearts of all beings. In this case he goes further to reveal to them the absolute truth. His Mantra, which is the same with the heart mantra of Sahasra-bhuja Avalokitesvara, is thus:
