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Japanese Buddhist Art Print – Shikishi Paper – Mandala of the Womb Realm
Japanese Buddhist Art Print – Shikishi Paper – Mandala of the Womb Realm
Japanese Buddhist Art Print – Shikishi Paper – Mandala of the Womb Realm
Japanese Buddhist Art Print – Shikishi Paper – Mandala of the Womb Realm
Japanese Buddhist Art Print – Shikishi Paper – Mandala of the Womb Realm
Japanese Buddhist Art Print – Shikishi Paper – Mandala of the Womb Realm

Japanese Buddhist Art Print – Shikishi Paper – Mandala of the Womb Realm

$42.50
$42.50

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In Vajrayana Esoteric Buddhism, the Womb Realm (taizokai) is the metaphysical space inhabited by the Five Compassion Buddhas. This mandala, along with the Diamond Realm, form the core of Japanese Tendai and Shingon Buddhist rituals, including abhisheka "initiation". In this ritual, new initiates are blindfolded and asked to toss a flower upon a mandala. Where the flower lands helps decide which Buddhist figure the student should devote themselves to. In traditional Shingon halls, the Womb Realm Mandala is hung on the east wall, symbolizing the young stage of Mahāvairocana.

Printed on standard-size Shikishi paperboard, which originated over a thousand years ago in Heian Japan, and which is still used for traditional painting, writing, calligraphy, illustrations, autographs, waka/haiku poetry and more.

Size: 27.2 x 24.2 x 0.2 cm

Weight: 90 g

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