5 Mothers

FIVE MOTHERS (Tib. Gyälwae Yum Nga) \n \nThe consorts of the five Dhyani Buddhas represent and purify elements in ourselves and our environment. \n \nThe blue mother Vajravarahi purifies space. \n \nThe white mother Lochana purifies water. \n \nThe yellow mother Mamaki purifies earth. \n \nThe red mother Pandaravasini purifies fire. \n \nThe green mother Samayatara purifies air. \n \nIn the top centre sits Heruka Vajrasattva, flanked by two lineage holders H.H. Trijang Rimpoche (left) and H.H. Song Rimpoche (right). In the bottom corners are two of the great stupas, on the right the stupa of Boudhanath (Nepal) and on the left the stupa of Oddiyana (the ancient kingdom now in north Pakistan) which is partly destroyed. \n \n© Andy Weber 1998