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- The Philosophy of the Mandalas
The Mahavairocana Sutra and Vajrasekara Sutra explain
the theories of Garbhakosa and Vajradhatu Mandalas. Both of the
Mandalas have different Buddhas, Dharanis, Mudras and seed-
syllables.
The Tathagatas of the Five Directions Garbhakosa:
- Central Mahavairocana Buddha
- East Ratnaketu Buddha (Precious Pennant Tathagata)
- South Samkusumitarajaha Buddha (The Flower Spreading
King Tathagata)
- West Amitabha Buddha (Infinite Light Buddha)
- North Divyadundubhimeganirghosa Buddha (Thunderous
Sound of the Heavenly Drum)
The Tathagatas in the Five Directions Vjaradhatu:
- Central Mahavairocana Buddha
- East Aksobhya Buddha
- South Ratnasambhava Buddha
- West Amitabha Buddha
- North Amoghasiddhi
The philosophy of Garbhakosa begins with the Great
Fulfillment Realm and ends with the Dharma Realm of Wisdom.
It is the other way around with the Vajradhatu Mandala.
