PREFACE

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The Five Buddhas of the

Vajradhatu

In the middle vam, to the

east hum, to the south trah,

to the west hrih and to the

north ah

The bija “Ah” means entering nirvana. It also means a
way. It belongs to Divyadundubhimeganirghosa Buddha. He
resides in the area north of the
Eight-Petal Dais. Following
enlightenment, instead of enjoying
its result, the Buddha used the
Wisdom of Perfect Action to create
skillful means to save sentient
beings. He also used the same means
to enter Nirvana when his task was
done. The Essay on Bodhi-citta said:
“Amitabha Buddha, enjoying the
fruits of Buddhahood following his
successful practice of the Bodhi-
citta” has the same meaning as
“Divyadundubhimeganirghosa
Buddha entering Nirvana following
the completion of his tasks”.
The bija “ĀH” (Or O) means
having all the skillful means. This
belongs to Mahavairocana. He
resided in the center. Only the
Buddhas can understand the sublime transcendent essence and
the Eight-Petal Flower of Mahavairocana's world. Because of his
vow, Mahavairocana had opened the Sutra of Great Compassion
to guide living beings into the Buddha's mind. He used Adhistana
to express himself in the body, speech, and mind of the people in
this samsara (world of life and death).