The Iconography of Nepalese Buddhism by Minabahadura Sakya PDF

By Minabahadura Sakya

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Later on in the Vajrayana tradition also, the images of the Gurus were used to visualize to actualize the mind of Buddha. e. reincarnated Nirmanakaya of some Buddhas and Bodhisattvas like Amitabha, Manjusree or Avalokiteshvara.  B In Vajrayana tradition all the Buddhas are called Gurus. However especially five transcendental Buddhas (skt. ancabuddha) who represent the essence of five primordial defilements such as lust, hatred, delusion, pride and jealousy are mainly dealt with here. When one realizes the essence of these five delusions one achieves ‘five wisdom’.

E. elimination of all evil destinies, it is called Buddha Durgatiparisodhanaraja. is sculpture is really very rare. But there are many paintings of this deity in Nepal. He is yellow in colour. He exhibits Dharmacakramudra and has one face and two arms only. He is described in the  Durgatisodhana mandala of Nispannayogavali. His dharani is very popular among Nepalese Buddhists and it is very often recited in front of a dead body or in funeral ceremonies. At the request of Devaraja Indra, Buddha Shakyamuni, out of compassion for the deva Vimalamaniprabha, who was reborn in Avici Hell, delivered the dharani of Durgatiparisodhana which can liberate beings from the hells like Avici.

His right hand holds a five pronged golden vajra at his heart. His left hand holds a silver bell at his side. He sits in the Vajraparyanka posture wearing precious silks and ornaments with jewel diadem. His body is adorned with  major and  minor marks of a Sambhogakaya and emits a clear limitless light. It appears to lack all notion of substantiality, like the reflection of moon in water. Vajrasattva has father-mother aspect too. Generally this form is not exhibited in open. It is shown only to those who are initiated in Highest Yoga Tantra.

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