Qualities Chart of the Five Dhyani Buddhas

Dhyani Buddha
Vairochana
Vairochana
Akshobhya
Akshobhya
Ratnasambhava
Ratnasambhava
Amitabha
Amitabha
Amoghasiddhi
Amoghasiddhi
Meaning of Name He Who Is Like the Sun, The Radiating One Immovable, Unshakable The Jewel-born One, Origin of Jewels Infinite Light Almighty Conqueror, He Who Unerringly Achieves His Goal
Direction/
Color/
Element
center
white
ether
east
blue
water
south
yellow
earth
west
rose(red)
fire

north
green
air
Skandha consciousness form feeling, sensation perception volition,
mental phenomenon
Symbol wheel of the Teaching, or Law
(dharmachakra)
thunderbolt or diamond scepter
(vajra)
jewel (ratna) or wish fulfilling jewel
(chintamani)
lotus
(padma)
double vajra
(vishvavajra)
Throne-
bearer
lion elephant horse peacock garuda
Wisdom All Pervading Wisdom of the Dharmakaya, Wisdom of the Dharmadatu Mirrorlike Wisdom Wisdom of Equality Discrimination Wisdom All-Accomplishing Wisdom, Wisdom of Perfected Action
Poison Antidoted
by Wisdom
ignorance hatred and anger spiritual, intellectual and human pride the passions-all cravings, covetousness, greed and lust envy and jealously
Mudra teaching, or turning the wheel of the Law
(dharmachakra)
earth-touching
(bhumisparsha)
giving or charity
(varda)
meditation
(dhyana)
fearlessness and protection
(abhaya)
Bija/Mantra   Om/
Om Vairochana Om
Hum/
Om Akshobhya Hum
Tram/
Om Ratnasambhava Tram
Hrih/
Om Amitabha Hrih
Ah/
Om Amoghasiddhi Ah
Dhyani Buddha
Vairochana Akshobhya Ratnasambhava Amitabha Amoghasiddhi


 

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