Five Dhyani Buddhas
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Definition
Central feature of Tibetan Buddhist belief and art. They are often found in Tibetan mandalas and thangkas. Each Buddha is believed to be capable of overcoming a particular evil with a particular good, and each has a complete system of iconographic symbolism.
The Five Dhyani Buddhas, or Great Buddhas of Wisdom, are a central feature of Tibetan Buddhist belief and art. They are often found in Tibetan mandalas and thangkas. Each Buddha is believed to be capable of overcoming a particular evil with a particular good, and each has a complete system of iconographic symbolism.
Article Info
| Title | Five Dhyani Buddhas |
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| Published | November 26, 2016 |
| Last Updated | January 28, 2021 |
| URL | religionfacts.com/ |
| Short URL | rlft.co/1044 |
| MLA Citation | “Five Dhyani Buddhas.” ReligionFacts.com. 28 Jan. 2021. Web. Accessed 26 Feb. 2021. <religionfacts.com/five-dhyani-buddhas> |