Dhyani Buddha

Dhyani Buddha Statues also called Pancha Buddhas could be found displayed eminently in Nepal in places of Buddhist worship like the stupa where relics are and in the chaityas, which are shrines that house the stupas.

All five forms of the Dhyani Buddha Statues can also be found in courtyards. Their figures too, can be seen painted on the doors of the main entrance to the Buddhist house in Nepal.

In Buddhism, the Pancha Buddhas are considered the five qualities of the Buddha. They are not separate entities, but representations of the wisdom and attributes of the entity Buddhists refer to as the “awakened one.”

The five Dhyani Buddha Statues include Vairochana, Akshobhya, Ratna Sambhav, Amitabha, and Amogshidhi. These Pancha Buddhas are in meditation poses and have their own qualities.

The first Dhyani Buddha Statue, Vairochana is regarded as the center in terms of the Vajrayana Buddhism. This Pancha Buddha is considered to have all the other Buddha qualities in it. It’s representative color is white because according to Buddhist beliefs, white is the blend of all colors.

The Akshobhya ranks next to Vairochana among all Pancha Buddhas. His representative color is blue and should be made to face the east when displayed at the stupa or temples. He is a symbol for consciousness.

The next Dhyani Buddha Statue is the Ratna Sambhav – the third one in the rank. His color is yellow and his symbol is a jewel. He should always face the south. His quality embodies that which bestows gifts upon others.

The Amitabha is the oldest, most ancient among the Pancha Buddhas. His color is red and peacock is his symbol. He faces the west when posed at the stupas.

Last but not least is the Amogshidhi who faces north. His color is green and his symbol is a twin thunderbolt. He commands the rain and is sometimes represented with serpents from his back.

These are the five Dhyani Buddha Statues that Buddhists look up to and believe in.

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