In the Mahayana doctrine of the threefold bodies of the Buddha, Vairocana is the cosmic embodiment of the historical Buddha. Of the three bodies, Vairocana is regarded as the highest form, a god of light whose reflection throughout the universe is represented as endless. His wisdom is the wisdom of the Dharmadhatu. The Dharmadhatu is […]
The Ground
Seven Jewels Lake The jewels represent the treasures of the Dharma. According to the sutras of the Mahayana Tradition, there are seven types of jewels: gold, silver, colored glaze, crystal, coral, pearl and agate which are regarded as the precious treasure of the mundane world. A swampy area of approximately 5 acres was developed into […]