Lotus & Sword, Buddha Families.

Five Buddha Families.
- Lotus,
- Jewel,
- Buddha,
- Sword,
- Diamond.

... Buddha Families are related to what they do, used to express the blissful union of enlightened male and female qualities.


Lotus Buddha Family.

Conversion of Attachment.
Discriminating Wisdom.

- Color: Red.
- Element: Fire.
- Hand posture: meditation (two hands together, right on left).
- Associated symbol: Lotus.
- Direction: West.
- Syllable: HRI.
- Discriminating Wisdom.
- example: Limitless Light.


Sword Buddha Family.

Conversion of Jealousy.
Wisdom of Experience.

- Color: Green.
- Element: Wind (movement).
- Hand posture: gesture of fearlessness (right hand at shoulderheight, palms forward).
- Associated symbol: Sword.
- Direction: North.
- Syllable: AH.
- Wisdom of Experience.
- example: Meaningful Accomplishment.

it's also written on 'Producing Buddhism' a blog.