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- The Vajradhatu Mandala
It is the Mandala of the five Wisdom Tathagatas:
Vairocana symbolizes the nature of the Dharma Realm.
The bija of Vairocana is “Om”. It represents the limitless
universal experiences. Om, like other bijas, carries the force of
creation.
The Mandala carries the theory of the creation of the
original Word, and the theory of world vibrations. Of the five
skandas, Universal Consciousness is related to Vairocana. One
person's consciousness becomes the Universal Consciousness
when the limitless Dharma nature is experienced. The Universal
Consciousness is represented by the blue color (both deep and
dark blue) of limitless space. It is the first and foremost
condition of existence, because it conserves all without
discrimination. Space in this case has to do with the sum of
spiritual experiences and of the five aggregates as a whole. It is
not reserved for the aggregate of form in the mathematics of
space. In this Mandala, Mahavairocana is at the center. His body
is pure white. He sits on a lion throne. His Mudra is the gesture
of setting the wheel of Dharma in motion (Dharma Cakra
Mudra).
Aksobhya Buddha symbolizes the intelligence of the
Great Fulfillment Realm. His seed-syllable is “Hum”, which
symbolizes the unification of essence and achievement. “Om”
and “Hum” have complementary values of experience and as
metaphysical symbols. Om” is liberation and “Hum” is salvation.
“Om” goes into the All, the Infinite, and “Hum” from the Infinite
to the deepest part of the soul. The human factor and the
sentiment of “Hum” transform Buddha to Bodhisattva, a lower
rank, but of greater help. “Hum” is the infinity in the finite, the
Ratna sambhava Ratna sambhava - - TRAH^ TRAH^