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The Buddhas of the
Garbhadhatu
In the middle āh, to the
east a, to the south ā, to the
west am, and to the north ah- The Garbhakosa Mandala
According to the Mahavairocana Sutra:
The seed-syllable or bija “A”
in Sanskrit is the east direction. It
is the best direction as it represents
the Boddhi-citta (Awakened mind).
It also means to start an action. The
Bodhi-citta is the primary condition
guiding other virtues, similar to the
general's pennant that is used to
command his troop. This belongs
to Ratnaketu (Precious Pennant
Tathagata) who resides in the East
of the Eight-Petal Dais.The next bija (Ā) means Bodhi
virtue. It belongs to the Sam-
kusumitarajaha Buddha (The
Flower Spreading King Tathagata).
He resides in the Southern area of
the Eight-Petal Dais. He is
compared to a fully blossomed
wisdom flower. The wisdom flower can only fully blossom when
it has both the Bodhi-citta and the practice of the ten virtues.
The bija “Am” means achievement of the Bodhi-citta. It
belongs to Amitabha Buddha in the west. Amitabha is the Bliss
Body, representing the fruit of successful practice of
Buddhahood, which is the enjoyment of incomparable true
happiness.
The Five Buddhas of the
Garbadhatu. AH is in the
center. A is in the East.
A is in the South. AM is in
the West. AH is in the North.