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The [[Eight Auspicious Symbols]] ([[Ashtamangala]] in [[Sanskrit]]) are a group of [[lucky]] [[Buddhist symbols]] that appear on many [[Buddhist]] textiles, [[objects]] and paintings. Each [[symbol]] represents an aspect of [[Buddhist teaching]] and when they appear together, their [[powers]] are multiplied. | The [[Eight Auspicious Symbols]] ([[Ashtamangala]] in [[Sanskrit]]) are a group of [[lucky]] [[Buddhist symbols]] that appear on many [[Buddhist]] textiles, [[objects]] and paintings. Each [[symbol]] represents an aspect of [[Buddhist teaching]] and when they appear together, their [[powers]] are multiplied. | ||
The [[symbols]] derive from [[Indian]] [[iconography]] and have become especially popular in [[Tibetan Buddhism]]. Clink a link below for a full article and illustration of each [[Auspicious]] [[Symbol]]. | The [[symbols]] derive from [[Indian]] [[iconography]] and have become especially popular in [[Tibetan Buddhism]]. Clink a link below for a full article and illustration of each [[Auspicious]] [[Symbol]]. | ||
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# [[The Parasol in Buddhism |Parasol]] ([[chattra]]) - royalty and [[spiritual power]] | # [[The Parasol in Buddhism |Parasol]] ([[chattra]]) - royalty and [[spiritual power]] | ||
Latest revision as of 18:03, 6 January 2024
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The Eight Auspicious Symbols (Ashtamangala in Sanskrit) are a group of lucky Buddhist symbols that appear on many Buddhist textiles, objects and paintings. Each symbol represents an aspect of Buddhist teaching and when they appear together, their powers are multiplied.
The symbols derive from Indian iconography and have become especially popular in Tibetan Buddhism. Clink a link below for a full article and illustration of each Auspicious Symbol.
- Parasol (chattra) - royalty and spiritual power
- Golden Fishes (suvarnamatsya) - good fortune, fertility and salvation
- Treasure Vase (kalasha) - spiritual and material abundance
- Lotus (padma) - mental and spiritual purity
- Conch Shell (sankha) - the fame of Buddha's teachings
- Endless Knot (shrivasta) - infinite wisdom of the Buddha
- Victory Banner (dhvaja) - victory of the Buddha's teachings and wisdom over ignorance
- Wheel (dharmachakra) - the teachings of the Buddha
