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THE FIVE BUDDHA FAMILIES<br />
1. Buddha Akshobhya<br />
A. Tibetan name is Mikyopo<br />
B. He lives in Ngonpargawa pure land<br />
C. Represents the skandha of consciousness<br />
D. He overcomes the klesha of anger<br />
E. He represents Mirror-like wisdom<br />
F. His color is blue<br />
G. His special implement is the vajra<br />
H. His consort (feminine aspect) is Mamaki<br />
I. His self nature is the element of space<br />
J. His body location is the heart center<br />
K. When on a throne, he sits on an elephant throne<br />
L. He is a member of the Vajra family<br />
M. His hand gesture is earth-touching<br />
2. Buddha Ratnasambhava<br />
A. Tibetan is Rinchenjungne<br />
B. He is located in Paldenzepa pure land<br />
C. Represents the skandha of feeling<br />
D. He overcomes the klesha of pride<br />
E. He represents Wisdom of Equality<br />
F. His color is yellow<br />
G. His special implement is a precious jewel<br />
H. His consort (feminine aspect) is Sangyechanma<br />
I. His self nature is the element of earth<br />
J. His body center is the navel center<br />
K. When on a throne, he sits on a horse throne<br />
L. He is a member of the Jewel (ratna) family<br />
M. His hand gesture is giving<br />
3. Buddha Amitabha<br />
A. Tibetan is Nagwathaye<br />
B. He is located in Dewachen pure land<br />
C. He represents the skandha of perception<br />
D. He overcomes the klesha of desire<br />
E. He represents Discriminating Wisdom<br />
F. His color is red<br />
G. His special implement is a lotus<br />
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