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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]], 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]], 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 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 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]] | ||
Revision as of 09:56, 21 March 2014
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.
