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The Womb Realm is a very popular subject for [[mandala]]s, and along with the [[Diamond Realm]] (''vajradhatu'') Mandala forms the [[Mandala of the Two Realms]].
The Womb Realm is a very popular subject for [[mandala]]s, and along with the [[Diamond Realm]] (''vajradhatu'') Mandala forms the [[Mandala of the Two Realms]].

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In Vajrayana Buddhism, the Womb Realm (Skt. garbhakosa-dhatu, Jp. 胎蔵界 taizōkai) is the metaphysical space inhabited by the Five Wisdom Kings. The Womb Realm is based on the Mahavairocana Sutra.

The Womb Realm is a very popular subject for mandalas, and along with the Diamond Realm (vajradhatu) Mandala forms the Mandala of the Two Realms.