Vajrayana is the last period of evolution and development of the Buddhist thought. It is made of philosophy and meditation and highest stage of Buddhist teaching. The Vajra is the main part of Vajrayana which is part of Hindu mythology. In Sanskrit Vajrayana means “Thunderbolt” or a Diamond Vehicle, in ritual, the Vajra is used so it is called Vajrayana. It is a symbol of thunder and lightning as well as a symbol of an indestructible diamond.
The symbols of Vajrayana Buddhism
Two aspects of Vajra Symbolism
The Five pronged vajra as the mandala of the five Victor Buddhas: there are mirrored mandalas at each end, one is being phenomenal and other being noumenal
The nine-pronged Vajaraas the mandala of the fice Victor Buddhas and their female aspects, the Buddha Prajnas: there are a number of variations according to specific mandalas
The Vajrayana way of Life: Center Around strong emphasis on incantations, hand gestures, and diagrams of the deities and the cosmic forces. It also focuses on teaching, one can be taught this way of life only a master
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