Buddhas of the five families

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Buddhas of the five families (Skt. jinakula; Wyl. rgyal ba rigs lnga) — the five peaceful buddhas of the sambhogakaya:

  1. Vairochana (buddha family)
  2. Akshobhya (vajra family)
  3. Ratnasambhava (ratna family)
  4. Amitabha (padma family)
  5. Amoghasiddhi (karma family).

They can be in union with the five female buddhas.

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