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[[Image:SamantabhadraSamantabhadri.jpg|thumb|300px|Samantabhadra, primordial buddha of the [[Nyingma]] school, with consort Samantabhadri.]] |
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In [[Vajrayana Buddhism]], the '''Adi-Buddha''', or '''Adibuddha'''(Tibetan: ''Dang-po'i sangs-rgyas''), is the ''"Primordial [[Buddhahood|Buddha]]."'' The term refers to a self-emanating, self-originating Buddha, present before anything else existed. [[Samantabhadra]]/[[Samantabhadri]] and [[Vajradhara]] are the best known names for Adi-Buddha, though there are others. Adi-Buddha is usually depicted as dark blue. |
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The concept of Adi-Buddha is comparable to theistic chains of thought in other religions. However, Adi-Buddha is better compared to the abstracted forces of [[Brahman]], [[Ayn Sof]] or [[Monad]] rather than a personal creator God in the mold of [[Yahweh]] or [[Ishvara]]. Adi-Buddha is not said to be the creator, but the originator of all things. |
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==Names of Adi-Buddha== |
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Though all Buddhist figures are said to be emanations of the Adi-Buddha, certain Bodhisattvas are revered as its actual personality. This personality is often referred to as [[Dharmakaya]], or "buddha-body of reality." |
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===Samantabhadra/Samantabhadri=== |
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The Bodhisattva Samantabhadra, who, according to the [[Avatamsaka Sutra]] made ten great vows, is revered as Adi-Buddha in the [[Nyingma]] school of Vajrayana, along with his consort Samantabhadri. The two are usually depicted in union together in relation to [[Tantra]]. Samantabhadra is dark blue, while Samantabhadri is white. They appear together as Adi-Buddha in the [[''Bardo Thodol']]' (Tibetan Book of the Dead), at the center of the assembly of Peaceful Deities. Their wrathful forms are Mahotta Heruka and Krodheshvari. |
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There is some confusion over whether or not the Adi-Buddha Samantabhadri and the Bodhisattva Samantabhadri are in fact the same. Both appear as separate figures in the ''Bardo Thodol''. |
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===Vajradhara=== |
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Vajradhara (Dorje Chang) is regarded as Adi-Buddha in the Gelug and Kagyu schools. Vajradhara is also considreded the Tantric form of [[Sakyamuni]], the Great Sage of Humans. He also depicted as dark blue in color. His esoteric doctrines were said to have been handed down to [[Marpa Lotsawa]]. |
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===Other Adi-Buddhas=== |
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[[Akshobhya]] |
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==Ati Yoga== |
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[[Ati Yoga]] (or Primordial Yoga), which is another name for the Tibetan tradition of [[Dzogchen]], employs an Adi-Buddha [[sadhana]], or practice. NB: Ati and Adi are different orthographic representations of phonemes of the language of [[Uddiyana]] which equate to 'primordial' according to [[Chogyal Namkhai Norbu|Chögyal Namkhai Norbu]]. |
[[Ati Yoga]] (or Primordial Yoga), which is another name for the Tibetan tradition of [[Dzogchen]], employs an Adi-Buddha [[sadhana]], or practice. NB: Ati and Adi are different orthographic representations of phonemes of the language of [[Uddiyana]] which equate to 'primordial' according to [[Chogyal Namkhai Norbu|Chögyal Namkhai Norbu]]. |
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==In Hinduism== |
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In [[Vaisnavism]] applies to original form of Buddha as [[avatar]] of [[Vishnu]] included as one of the ten avatars <ref>[http://www.vaikunt.org/AyyaVaikuntar/avatars.htm Adi-Buddha as a Visnu incarnate in Vaisnavism, also see:[[Hinduism]]]</ref> See also: [[Sugata Buddha]] |
In [[Vaisnavism]] applies to original form of Buddha as [[avatar]] of [[Vishnu]] included as one of the ten avatars <ref>[http://www.vaikunt.org/AyyaVaikuntar/avatars.htm Adi-Buddha as a Visnu incarnate in Vaisnavism, also see:[[Hinduism]]]</ref> See also: [[Sugata Buddha]] |
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In Vajrayana Buddhism, the Adi-Buddha, or Adibuddha(Tibetan: Dang-po'i sangs-rgyas), is the "Primordial Buddha." The term refers to a self-emanating, self-originating Buddha, present before anything else existed. Samantabhadra/Samantabhadri and Vajradhara are the best known names for Adi-Buddha, though there are others. Adi-Buddha is usually depicted as dark blue.
The concept of Adi-Buddha is comparable to theistic chains of thought in other religions. However, Adi-Buddha is better compared to the abstracted forces of Brahman, Ayn Sof or Monad rather than a personal creator God in the mold of Yahweh or Ishvara. Adi-Buddha is not said to be the creator, but the originator of all things.
Names of Adi-Buddha
Though all Buddhist figures are said to be emanations of the Adi-Buddha, certain Bodhisattvas are revered as its actual personality. This personality is often referred to as Dharmakaya, or "buddha-body of reality."
Samantabhadra/Samantabhadri
The Bodhisattva Samantabhadra, who, according to the Avatamsaka Sutra made ten great vows, is revered as Adi-Buddha in the Nyingma school of Vajrayana, along with his consort Samantabhadri. The two are usually depicted in union together in relation to Tantra. Samantabhadra is dark blue, while Samantabhadri is white. They appear together as Adi-Buddha in the ''Bardo Thodol'' (Tibetan Book of the Dead), at the center of the assembly of Peaceful Deities. Their wrathful forms are Mahotta Heruka and Krodheshvari.
There is some confusion over whether or not the Adi-Buddha Samantabhadri and the Bodhisattva Samantabhadri are in fact the same. Both appear as separate figures in the Bardo Thodol.
Vajradhara
Vajradhara (Dorje Chang) is regarded as Adi-Buddha in the Gelug and Kagyu schools. Vajradhara is also considreded the Tantric form of Sakyamuni, the Great Sage of Humans. He also depicted as dark blue in color. His esoteric doctrines were said to have been handed down to Marpa Lotsawa.
Other Adi-Buddhas
Ati Yoga
Ati Yoga (or Primordial Yoga), which is another name for the Tibetan tradition of Dzogchen, employs an Adi-Buddha sadhana, or practice. NB: Ati and Adi are different orthographic representations of phonemes of the language of Uddiyana which equate to 'primordial' according to Chögyal Namkhai Norbu.
In Hinduism
In Vaisnavism applies to original form of Buddha as avatar of Vishnu included as one of the ten avatars [1] See also: Sugata Buddha
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