In the Panchakara of Advayavajra Samgraha Lochana is said to be originated from the seed syllable Lom, white in complexion. Lochana belongs to Tathagata kula. Her recognition symbol is a wheel. Lochana is said to be Prajna of Vairochana. Lochana is said to be similar in nature as Lord Vairochana. Lochana is seated in Lalita Asana and displays Varadamudra with her right hand. Her left palm is on the chest. From both the palms rise the stalks of lotus, supporting a Vajra.

In Hevajra Tantra and its commentary it is said that Lochana, Mamaki, Pandara and Tara represent the four elements i.e. earth, water, fire and air. Lochana has many forms, some peaceful and some wrathful. Lochana can be found in two armed, six armed and eight armed as described in various Mandalas. Her images are very rare. A magnificent image of Lochana can be found in the Swayambhu Stupa. In the Gurumandala rite of Nepalese Buddhists Vajracharyas make offerings to the five Buddhas and their Prajnas.

The special characteristic of this deity is that those devotees engrossed in delusion acquire all pervasive wisdom through the Sadhana of Buddha Vairochana and Lochana. It is said that the essence of delusion is also Dharmakaya which is free from thought constructs. So through the practice, delusion is transmuted into wisdom of all pervasive awareness. (Sanskrit: Suvisuddha Dharmadhatu Janana).

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