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Pritzker Vairochana Buddha (832 words)
Vairochana Buddha represents one of the directional Buddhas of the Vajrayana pentad.
Vairochana Buddha was the centre amongst this pentad.
In the beginning, Vairochana Buddha form was not much popular; but after there emerged the text 'Mahavairochana Sutra', in around 780 A. D., and was translated in Tibetan, the popularity of Vairochana Buddha, both amongst devotees as also in artistic representations, was tremendously increased.
Tibetan Buddhist Teachings on Dhyani Buddha Vairochana (298 words)
Vairochana is usually located in the center of mandalas of the Dhyani Buddhas.
Vairochana's lotus throne is supported by the lion, symbol of courage, boldness and an eager, advancing spirit.
Vairochana's mudra is the dharmachakra mudra, the gesture of turning the wheel of the Teaching.
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