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The Kalachakara Mandala 'Kalachakra' means 'Wheel of Time' and is the name of one of the Buddhist deities which represent particular aspects of the Enlightened Mind. It forms a part of a system of teachings and practice conferred by the Buddha to his disciples. Traditionally this Kalachakra Initiation has been a closely guarded secret and the viewing of the mandala forms the culmination of a twelve day initiation ritual for the Buddhist practitioners. However, the Dalai Lama, recognizing the many misconceptions surrounding Tibetan Buddhist practice, began presentations of the Kalachakra Sand Mandala to the general public as a cultural offering.
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Jambhala “Precious Golden Deity” Jambhala is a Bodhisattva of material and spiritual wealth as well as many other things, including the granting of financial stability.The five Jambhalas manifest from the compassion of Buddha and Bodhisattvas to guide sentient beings along the path to enlightenment. They have the essence of generosity and represent the activities of increasing merit. Their dedication is to help the poor and those suffering from misfortune. The five colors of Jambhala are yellow, black, white, green and red. The most common are the yellow and black Jambhala forms followed by the red and white forms. Mantras for the five Jambhalas: Yellow “OM JAMBHALA JALENDRAYE SVAHA” Green “OM KARMA JAMBHALA AH SVAHA” White “OM PADMA KRODHA ARYA JAMBHALA HRIDAYA HUM PHAT” Black “OM JAMBHALA JALENDRAYE BASHU DHARINI SVAHA” Red “OM JAMBHALA JALENDRAYE DHANAM MEDEHI HRIH DAKINI JAMBHALA SAMBHARA SVAHA”
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Mandalas the mandala is a mystical and ceremonial symbol in Hinduism and Buddhism, representing the cosmos. The mandala has become a universal term for any illustration, diagram or symmetrical pattern that represents the cosmos metaphysically or symbolically; a microcosm of the universe. The mandala is a tool for achieve knowledge and kindness and generally is depicted as a balanced, geometric arrangement wherein divinities reside. The main deity is kept in the center. The mandala works as a tool for guiding sentient beings to the path of enlightenment. The mandala's main purpose is to help transform ordinary minds into enlightened ones.
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Mandalas the mandala is a mystical and ceremonial symbol in Hinduism and Buddhism, representing the cosmos. The mandala has become a universal term for any illustration, diagram or symmetrical pattern that represents the cosmos metaphysically or symbolically; a microcosm of the universe. The mandala is a tool for achieve knowledge and kindness and generally is depicted as a balanced, geometric arrangement wherein divinities reside. The main deity is kept in the center. The mandala works as a tool for guiding sentient beings to the path of enlightenment. The mandala's main purpose is to help transform ordinary minds into enlightened ones.
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The Kalachakara Mandala 'Kalachakra' means 'Wheel of Time' and is the name of one of the Buddhist deities which represent particular aspects of the Enlightened Mind. It forms a part of a system of teachings and practice conferred by the Buddha to his disciples. Traditionally this Kalachakra Initiation has been a closely guarded secret and the viewing of the mandala forms the culmination of a twelve day initiation ritual for the Buddhist practitioners. However, the Dalai Lama, recognizing the many misconceptions surrounding Tibetan Buddhist practice, began presentations of the Kalachakra Sand Mandala to the general public as a cultural offering.
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Mandalas the mandala is a mystical and ceremonial symbol in Hinduism and Buddhism, representing the cosmos. The mandala has become a universal term for any illustration, diagram or symmetrical pattern that represents the cosmos metaphysically or symbolically; a microcosm of the universe. The mandala is a tool for achieve knowledge and kindness and generally is depicted as a balanced, geometric arrangement wherein divinities reside. The main deity is kept in the center. The mandala works as a tool for guiding sentient beings to the path of enlightenment. The mandala's main purpose is to help transform ordinary minds into enlightened ones.
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The Kalachakara Mandala 'Kalachakra' means 'Wheel of Time' and is the name of one of the Buddhist deities which represent particular aspects of the Enlightened Mind. It forms a part of a system of teachings and practice conferred by the Buddha to his disciples. Traditionally this Kalachakra Initiation has been a closely guarded secret and the viewing of the mandala forms the culmination of a twelve day initiation ritual for the Buddhist practitioners. However, the Dalai Lama, recognizing the many misconceptions surrounding Tibetan Buddhist practice, began presentations of the Kalachakra Sand Mandala to the general public as a cultural offering.
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The Cosmic mandala cosmic mandala shows the intricate dance of the sun, moon, and other planets around Mount Meru (the axis of the geocentric universe). In this view you are looking down on Mount Meru (a bird's eye view) from such a height that you cannot see any detail in the world below.
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Amitayus “Buddha of Limitless Life” Amitayus is in Mahayana and Vajrayana considered another form of Buddha Amitabha, Buddha Amitayus is particularly associated with Longevity. His mantra is: oṃ amaraṇi jīvantaye svāhā
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Vajrakilaya Vajrakilaya is a wrathful & protecting form of Guru Rinpoche, his energies represent the unalterable and indestructible, which is enlightenment itself and also eliminates ignorance, greed and hatred. The practice of Vajrakilaya focuses on removing intense inner and outer obstacles to peace, happiness, and enlightenment. His Mantra is: “Om Vajra Kilikilaya Sarva Vignen Banda Hum Phat”
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Shakyamuni Buddha “Historical Buddha” Modern Buddhism as we know it, originated from the teachings of this historical figure. Born as Siddartha Gautama, in south east side of Nepal ( now known as Lumbini) as a prince of the royal family of the Shakya clan, he was raised in the lap of luxury and privilege.Many years later, Siddartha attained the highest form of Enlightenment and vowed to teach the world the means to liberation. Shakyamuni Buddha showed the way that leads all beings to the experience of awakening and liberation from samsara. This demonstrates clearly his limitless compassion and loving-kindness towards all beings who are looking for liberation and freedom from the realms of samsaric existences. His mantra is “tayata om muni muni maha munaye soha.”
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Samantabhadra “Universal Worthy” He is depicted as a buddha, sky-blue in colour, sitting in the vast expanse of space, and encircled by an aura of rainbow light. He is completely naked, meaning unstained by any trace of concept. His name, Kuntuzangpo in Tibetan, Samantabhadra in Sanskrit, means ‘always good', ‘always well’ or ‘unchanging goodness.’ What this signifies is that unchanging goodness, or fundamental goodness, is our ultimate nature. His Mantra is: oṃ samayas tvaṃ
