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Five Buddha families

This mandala map is presented as tradition-specific orientation. Directions, colours, consorts, seed syllables and ritual details differ by lineage.

Not an initiation or ritual manual

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Vairocana · centre

In several Vajrayāna mandala systems, Vairocana occupies the centre and is associated with the dharmadhātu family. Details, colours and directions vary by lineage.

Dharma Path editorial orientation, figure 1 of five. Learn ritual details from an authorised lineage.

Akṣobhya · east

Akṣobhya is commonly associated with the eastern direction and mirror-like wisdom in a five-family teaching map.

Dharma Path editorial orientation, figure 2 of five. Learn ritual details from an authorised lineage.

Ratnasambhava · south

Ratnasambhava is commonly associated with the south, the jewel family and the wisdom of equality.

Dharma Path editorial orientation, figure 3 of five. Learn ritual details from an authorised lineage.

Amitābha · west

Amitābha is commonly associated with the west, the lotus family and discerning awareness.

Dharma Path editorial orientation, figure 4 of five. Learn ritual details from an authorised lineage.

Amoghasiddhi · north

Amoghasiddhi is commonly associated with the north, the activity family and accomplishing wisdom.

Dharma Path editorial orientation, figure 5 of five. Learn ritual details from an authorised lineage.

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