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| − | A '''symbol''' (dhaja or nimitta) is an object or figure meant to represent or suggest something else. Like all religions, Buddhism has used symbols, some of the most common being the Buddha statue, the stūpa and the wheel. | + | A '''[[symbol]]''' ([[dhaja]] or [[nimitta]]) is an [[object]] or figure meant to represent or suggest something else. Like all [[religions]], [[Buddhism]] has used [[symbols]], some of the most common being the [[Buddha]] statue, the [[stūpa]] and the [[wheel]]. |
| − | The Book of Buddhas-Ritual Symbolism Used on Buddhist Statuary and Ritual Objects, E.R. Jansen, 1990. | + | The [[Book]] of Buddhas-Ritual [[Symbolism]] Used on [[Buddhist]] Statuary and [[Ritual]] [[Objects]], E.R. Jansen, 1990. |
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Revision as of 09:59, 21 November 2013
A symbol (dhaja or nimitta) is an object or figure meant to represent or suggest something else. Like all religions, Buddhism has used symbols, some of the most common being the Buddha statue, the stūpa and the wheel.
The Book of Buddhas-Ritual Symbolism Used on Buddhist Statuary and Ritual Objects, E.R. Jansen, 1990.
