Vajradhatu; Diamond Realm
In Shingon Buddhism, the Diamond Realm represents the unchanging, indestructible wisdom of the Buddha. Often contrasted with the Womb Realm (胎蔵界).
See also: 胎蔵界 (たいぞうかい)
The Diamond Realm represents the world of wisdom in esoteric Buddhist mandalas.
Diamond Realm Mandala; Vajradhatu Mandala
Abbreviation of 金剛界曼荼羅. Used in Buddhist contexts to refer specifically to the mandala of the Diamond Realm.
See also: 金剛界曼荼羅 (こんごうかいまんだら)
In this temple, both the Diamond Realm and Womb Realm mandalas are hung.