Mandala of the Two Realms
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The Mandala of the Two Realms (
. The number of deities arranged around the cores varies, but may range as high as 414.The Diamond Realm represents the unchanging cosmic principle of the Buddha, while the Womb Realm depicts the active, physical manifestation of Buddha in the natural world. The mandalas are thus considered a compact expression of the entirety of the
Shingon and Tendai
temples, in particular, often prominently display the Mandalas of the Two Realms mounted at right angles to the image platform on the central altar.
The two mandalas are believed to have evolved separately in
Hui-kuo
.
See also
External links
- The Diamond and Womb World Mandalas Dharmapala Thangka Centre
- Mandala of the Womb World Dharmapala Thangka Centre