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| + | The '''[[eight auspicious symbols]]''' (Skt. ''[[aṣṭamaṅgala]]''; [[Wyl.]] ''[[bkra shis rtags bryad]]'') are: | ||
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| + | | [[Image:Parasol1.JPG]] | ||
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| + | ===The Most [[Precious Parasol]]=== | ||
| + | *(Skt. ''[[sitātapatra]]''; [[Wyl.]] ''[[gdugs]]'') | ||
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| + | Protects from [[suffering]], [[destructive emotions]], {{Wiki|illness}}, harm and [[obstacles]]. | ||
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| + | | [[Image:Fish1.JPG]] | ||
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| + | ===The [[Auspicious]] [[Golden Fishes]]=== | ||
| + | *(Skt. ''[[kanakamatsya]]''; [[Wyl.]] ''[[gser nya]]'') | ||
| + | They stand for [[fearlessness]], freedom and [[liberation]], as well as [[happiness]], {{Wiki|fertility}} and abundance. | ||
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| + | | [[Image:Vase1.JPG]] | ||
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| + | ===The Wish-fulfilling [[Vase of Treasure]]=== | ||
| + | *(Skt. ''[[nidhighaṭa]]''; [[Wyl.]] ''[[bum pa]]'') | ||
| + | An inexhaustible source of long [[life]], [[wealth]], and [[prosperity]], which fulfills all one’s [[spiritual]] and material wishes. | ||
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| + | | [[Image:Lotus1.JPG]] | ||
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| + | ===The Exquisite [[Lotus]] Blossom=== | ||
| + | *(Skt. ''[[padmakuñjara]]''; [[Wyl.]] ''[[pad ma]]'') | ||
| + | Stands for [[purity]] of [[mind]] and [[heart]], and [[transformation]], as well as [[compassion]], and all {{Wiki|perfect}} qualities. | ||
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| + | | [[Image:Conch1.JPG]] | ||
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| + | ===The [[Conch Shell]] of Far Renown=== | ||
| + | *(Skt. ''[[śaṅkhavarta]]''; [[Wyl.]] ''[[dung dkar g.yas 'khyil]]'') | ||
| + | [[Symbolizes]] the far-reaching melodious [[sound]] of the [[spiritual]] teachings. | ||
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| + | | [[Image:Knot1.JPG]] | ||
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| + | ===The Glorious [[Endless Knot]]=== | ||
| + | *(Skt. ''[[śrīvatsya]]''; [[Wyl.]] ''[[dpal be'u]]'') | ||
| + | The sign of [[interdependence]], of how everything in the [[universe]] is interconnected. | ||
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| + | | [[Image:Umbrella1.JPG]] | ||
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| + | ===The Ever-Flying [[Banner of Victory]]=== | ||
| + | *(Skt. ''[[kundadhvaja]]''; [[Wyl.]] ''[[rgyal mtshan]]'') | ||
| + | Means victory over all disagreement, disharmony or [[obstacles]], and the [[attainment]] of [[happiness]], both temporary and [[Wikipedia:Absolute (philosophy)|ultimate]]. | ||
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| + | | [[Image:Wheel1.JPG]] | ||
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| + | ===The All-powerful [[Wheel]]=== | ||
| + | *(Skt. ''[[suvarṅacakra]]''; [[Wyl.]] ''[[chos kyi 'khor lo]]'') | ||
| + | [[Symbolizes]] the [[teaching of Buddha]], and is the source of [[spiritual]] values, [[wealth]], [[love]] and [[liberation]]. | ||
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| + | ==Further Reading== | ||
| + | {{Nolinking|*Dagyab Rinpoche, ''Buddhist Symbols in Tibetan Culture'' (Boston: Wisdom Publications, 1995), '1. The Eight Symbols of Good Fortune'. | ||
| + | *Robert Beer, ''The Handbook of Tibetan Buddhist Symbols'' (Boston: Shambhala, 2003), pages 1-15.}} | ||
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| + | ==See Also== | ||
| + | * [[Aṣṭamaṅgala]] | ||
| + | {{RigpaWiki}} | ||
| + | [[Category:Eight Auspicious Symbols]]{{BuddhismbyNumber}} | ||
Latest revision as of 18:00, 6 January 2024
The eight auspicious symbols (Skt. aṣṭamaṅgala; Wyl. bkra shis rtags bryad) are:
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The Most Precious Parasol
Protects from suffering, destructive emotions, illness, harm and obstacles. |
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The Auspicious Golden Fishes
They stand for fearlessness, freedom and liberation, as well as happiness, fertility and abundance. |
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The Wish-fulfilling Vase of Treasure
An inexhaustible source of long life, wealth, and prosperity, which fulfills all one’s spiritual and material wishes. |
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The Exquisite Lotus Blossom
Stands for purity of mind and heart, and transformation, as well as compassion, and all perfect qualities. |
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The Conch Shell of Far Renown
Symbolizes the far-reaching melodious sound of the spiritual teachings. |
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The Glorious Endless KnotThe sign of interdependence, of how everything in the universe is interconnected. |
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The Ever-Flying Banner of Victory
Means victory over all disagreement, disharmony or obstacles, and the attainment of happiness, both temporary and ultimate. |
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The All-powerful Wheel
Symbolizes the teaching of Buddha, and is the source of spiritual values, wealth, love and liberation. |
Further Reading
- Dagyab Rinpoche, Buddhist Symbols in Tibetan Culture (Boston: Wisdom Publications, 1995), '1. The Eight Symbols of Good Fortune'.
- Robert Beer, The Handbook of Tibetan Buddhist Symbols (Boston: Shambhala, 2003), pages 1-15.
