Adibuddha

The Adibuddha is the central Buddha of Mahāyāna Buddhism, a branch of Buddhism originating in 2nd century India. This form of Buddhism is theistic, and spread throughout central and eastern Asia. He is represented as a sword that destroys ignorance. Unknown. (1972). "Adibuddha", in Leach, M. (ed) Funk & Wagnalls Standard Dictionary of Folklore, Mythology and Legend. 3rd ed. p.10
== Nature ==
The Adibuddha is the first Buddha, possessing godlike power, who is the source of all other primordial Buddhas. He is known by many names. He is considered an omniscient spirit from whom all things arise. Though never seen, he is said to exist as pure light in Nirvana. He is worshipped in temples, and while praying to him isn't necessary, he is often prayed to by Tibetan lamas. 
== History ==
In the 10th century, it was decided that his thoughts created the five Buddhas of Contemplation - Vairochana, Akṣibhya, Ratnasambhava, Amitābha, and Amoghasiddha (Vajrasattva is also sometimes included amongst these). These Buddhas created the five Bodhissattvas of contemplation, who in turn created the five worlds, of which we live in the fourth. 
In the Nāmasamgī, Mañjuśri is named the Adibuddha, being the personification of the knowledge which allows others to become Buddhas. 
== References ==
Category:Funk & Wagnalls Standard Dictionary of Folklore, Mythology and Legend
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