lightning was often associated with gods or deities who were believed to control the natural elements
Mañjuśrī wielding a flaming sword in his right hand is a powerful image representing the realization of transcendent wisdom
and Citipati is invoked to help practitioners overcome this illusion and achieve enlightenment
Bodhidharma meditated by facing a cave wall for 7 years
"Visit Hell" Vintage Travel Poster | No Self, Impermanence, Suffering | Buddhist Cosmology, Samsara, Karma Fine Art Print Pagan lightning was often associated withIn Buddhist cosmology, there exist realms known as "naraka," where individuals who have committed heinous acts find themselves subjected to intense suffering and anguish. These realms are reserved specifically for those who have violated the ethical and moral principles of Buddhism. According to these Buddhist teachings, the hells are characterized by excruciating physical, mental, and emotional torments that endure for prolonged periods, potentially