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The mandala is often illustrated as a imaginary palace with four gates, facing the four corners of the Earth.The gates are guarded by four angry doorkeepers.
Before the meditating person arrives at the gates, she must, however, pass the four outer circles: the purifying fire of wisdom, the vajra circle, the circle with the eight tombs, the lotus circle.
Fire of wisdom: the outermost circle consists of the purifying fire,
Vajra circle: the diamond circle expresses strength and fearlessness,
Tombs: there are eight tombs, which symbolises the eight states of consciousness*, which the person must go beyond,Lotus circle: expresses the open state of devotion, that is necessary to enter the palace.
Eight Consciousness
Consciousness ofseeing
Consciousness of hearing
Consciousness of tasting
Consciousness of smelling
Cconsciousness of the body
Consciousness of thinking
Consciousness of the I
Basic consciousness.
Padmasambhava, the lotus-born, known in Tibetan as Guru Rinpoche. Through his awesome mastery of tantric practices, he is said to have transformed hostile spirits and negative forces into guardians and protectors of the dharma.His compassionate act of hiding numerous "treasure teachings" or "terma" secured the continued revelation of Vajrayana teachings for future generations. His implements, posture, and the swirling elements surrounding him all demonstrate his ultimate attainment of Vajrayana with its accompanying power and energy.
Thangka Painting illustrated with the use of Natural Stone Color and Use of 24 Karate Gold on Canvas. |
