Yellow Jambhala is one of the Five Wealth-Deities commonly venerated by all schools of Tibetan Buddhism. He has one face and two arms, adorned with a Five-Buddha Crown. His figure is short and stout with a large belly and powerful arms. In his right hand he holds a Bijapuraka jewel (wish-fulfilling gem), while his left hand grasps a mongoose (wealth-vomiting creature). He wears heavenly garments, decorated with blue lotuses and jewel ornaments, with a rosary hanging across his chest. His left leg is bent while his right foot treads upon a conch shell treasure, seated in royal ease upon a lotus and moon disc.”
Medicine Buddha:(Bhaisajyaguru) , fully titled “Medicine Master and King of Lapis Lazuli Light”, presides over the Eastern Pure Lapis Lazuli Realm. Known as the “Great Healing Buddha”, he embodies the power to eliminate suffering and grant longevity, complementing Amitabha Buddha’s focus on afterlife salvation with present-world blessings.
Acala, the “Immovable Wisdom King,” is chief of the Five Wisdom Kings in Esoteric Buddhism. As the wrathful manifestation of Mahavairocana Buddha, he embodies “compassionate ferocity.” His iconic form features:
Right hand: Wields a flaming sword (cuts delusions).
Left hand: Holds a lasso (binds evil).
Posture: Seated on a rock amid flames, representing unshakable protection of Dharma.
Samantabhadra is one of the Four Great Bodhisattvas in East Asian Buddhism, embodying “Great Practice” (perfect action). Alongside Manjushri’s wisdom, Avalokiteshvara’s compassion, and Ksitigarbha’s vows, Samantabhadra completes the quartet. He is part of the Huayan Triad, often depicted on the right side of Shakyamuni Buddha, symbolizing the flawless application of Buddhist teachings.
teaches:
Unity of Knowledge & Action: Wisdom (Manjushri) must be enacted through practice (Samantabhadra).
Adapt to All Beings’ Needs: Serve tirelessly, as his gatha warns: “Life dwindles with each passing day—like fish in shrinking water, how can we delay?”
Tathāgata (Sanskrit: “Thus-Come-One”) is a Buddha’s title denoting:
Embodiment of Truth: As the Diamond Sutra states: “Tathāgata comes from nowhere and goes nowhere.”
Generic Buddha Name: Refers to Śākyamuni, Amitābha, or any enlightened being.
Realization State: One who perceives reality as-it-is (yathābhūta), transcending rebirth.
Mahāsthāmaprāpta (“He Who Has Obtained Great Power”) is part of the Western Pure Land Trinity with Amitābha and Avalokiteśvara, guiding beings to liberation.
Iconography:
Jar-Crowned Head: Holds radiant light (universal wisdom).
Lotus/Vajra: Purity & unshakable power.
Purple-Gold Aura: Contrasts Avalokiteśvara’s white light (compassion-wisdom duality).
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