Mandala of the five transcendental Buddhas 
 
On a symbolic level, these five Buddhas represent all aspects of awakening. They are the expression of the totality of human experience in its purest form. They express the dynamics of the transformation in the process of awakening, in which ordinary emotions are transformed into wisdom, and illusions into positive attitudes.
 
This mandala, painted on wood, represents the five transcendent Buddhas (Tathagata), also called the five Victorious ones (Jinas). They preside over the five Buddha families, which include all Buddhas, Bodhisattvas and deities, except the primordial ones.
• The white, crowned Vairochana sits in the centre of the mandala. He represents the victory over ignorance. 
• To the right, in the north, we find Amoghasiddhi. His colour is green, he triumphs over envy and holds his right hand in the protective gesture. 
• Below, in the east, is Akshobya, the Buddha of Wisdom. His colour is blue, he sits in the meditation posture and takes the earth as a witness of his concentration. He transcends hate and aggression.
• On the left, in the south, sits Ratnasambhava. His colour is yellow, he transcends pride and shows the gesture of giving. 
• Above in the west we find Amitabha. He is red and engages in a state of deep meditation. He stands for the victory over desire and attachment.
 
In the corners of the mandala are various historical persons in groups of three or four. Padmasambhava is recognizable below.