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Ratnasambhava

Ratnasambhava Ratnasambhava, the Dhyani Buddha of the south, surrounded by the eight mahabodhisattvas, Nepalese painting.

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Ratnasambhava, in Vajrayana Buddhism, one of the five “self-born” celestial buddhas. See Dhyani-Buddhas.

This article was most recently revised and updated by Matt Stefon.