Buddha Families

Posted on July 28, 2007 in Cosmology

Buddha Families, also known as the Five Families is a system of classification according to which the Buddhas and their associated symbols and implements for rituals are arranged. This is done in accordance with their respective colors, directions and elements.

The mandala of the five Buddha Families traditionally represents five aspects of the enlightened mind. And to a learned Buddhist, only one associated keyword is necessary to mentally evoke all the other associations.

The following are the representations of the Buddha Families with their associations:

Buddha Family:

Vajra Family:

Ratna Family:

Karma Family:

Lotus Family (Padma Family):

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