Tag Archives: Dhyani Buddhas

Iconology

Posted on March 30, 2018 by Vajragoni

This blog is a mini-study into the nature of Icons, particularly within the Eastern Orthodox tradition and sundry Buddhist traditions as well. Perhaps when one first brings to mind the image of an icon, one is immediately drawn to those Orthodox representations. Within Eastern Orthodoxy precedence is given to apophatic-theology: read more

Posted in Buddhism’s Black Holes, Spirituality | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Ratnasambhava—the Magician of the Foundation

Posted on August 17, 2014 by Vajragoni

The two Nazis attempted to decipher the ancient text’s opening mantra: 

*A YAM RAM MAM KHAM DRUM DU  read more

Posted in Notes from the Iron Stupa | Tagged , , , | Leave a comment

Eremitical Dhyani Meditations

Posted on April 24, 2013 by Vajragoni

Over the course of living the Lankavatarian eremitical lifestyle, I have been discerning the value of developing a type of monastic-rhythm to the day. A good rule of thumb is to pay homage to the Five Dhyani Buddhas. Their transforming energies, in particular through counteracting the five skandhas, are most helpful in generating the Bodhi Recollective Resolve. This also strengthens one’s Sambodhic-link with the Tathagatas thus continually energizing bodhicitta. I’ve discovered that being mindful of their radiating “juice” over the course of the day helps to alleviate the toxic and ill-effects of samsara. It’s almost like transporting oneself to their serene and tranquil Buddha-fields. What follows is the regimen of my day: read more

Posted in Eremitical Dhyani Meditations, Spirituality | Tagged , , , , , , | Leave a comment