The Components of the Buddhist Mandala

Nidana Chain and the Five Skandhas (Buddhism)

There is a vesica formed by the intersection of two circles. The left circle represents house 12, the right circle house 10, and the vesica house 11. Saturn is at the top of the vesica (in rulership in house 11) and the Sun is at its center (in detriment in house 11).

Within the vesica, there are four “rings,” which contain the dignities of the metaphysical chart, grouped as rulerships, exaltations, detriments, and falls.

The five Dhyani Buddhas, five elements, five skandhas, and the three kayas are mapped on to the four rings and the center of the vesica.