Syzygy – Compassion Awakens

Awakening Compassion through the Syzygy Symbol: Exploring the Meditative Power of Samantabhadra

Published on November 30, 2015June 2, 2023 by Jennifer LillaLeave a comment

In the realm of spiritual awakening, symbols hold immense power to guide and transform our consciousness. One such symbol that can aid us in cultivating compassion is the syzygy, particularly depicted in the painting above, featuring the Adi Buddha as Samantabhadra. This divine symbol represents the state of non-duality and offers a pathway to integrate the masculine and feminine aspects within us. In this blog post, we will delve into the significance of the syzygy symbol, how it relates to the awakening of compassion, and explore the transformative potential it holds for our meditative practices.

Continue reading →

The Dance of Compassion and Awakening: Exploring the Symbolic Motif of Syzygy in the Chakrasamvara Mandala

Published on February 9, 2013June 2, 2023 by Jennifer LillaLeave a comment

In the featured image, we see a mandala image from 15th Century Tibetan Buddhism. The central deity in the mandala is Samvara. Samvara is considered the image of “Supreme Bliss” [1]. He is blue in color, with twelve arms, and four faces. He embraces Vajravārāhī, who is red in color. Vajravārāhī means the “”The Diamond Sow” [2]. In Tibetan Buddhism, the syzygy is called Yab-Yum, as metaphor of the union of bliss and emptiness.

Continue reading →