The root chakra is the lowest chakra and as such is the foundation of all the other chakras. Its Sanskrit name is muladhara: mula meaning “root” and adhara meaning “support.” This chakra is also referred to as the base center, the root center or the first chakra. Ancient Hindu depictions portray the root chakra as a four-petaled flower.
In Tibetan buddhism, the point at the crown of the head is represented by a white circle, with 32 downward pointing petals. It is of primary importance in the performance of phowa, or consciousness projection after death, in order to obtain rebirth in a Pure Land. Within this chakra is contained the White drop, or Bodhicitta, which is the essence of masculine energy.
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