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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]]. |
| − | # [[The Parasol in Buddhism |Parasol]] (chattra) - royalty and spiritual power | + | # [[The Parasol in Buddhism |Parasol]] ([[chattra]]) - royalty and [[spiritual power]] |
| − | # [[The Golden Fishes|Golden Fishes]] (suvarnamatsya) - good fortune, fertility and salvation | + | # [[The Golden Fishes|Golden Fishes]] ([[suvarnamatsya]]) - [[good fortune]], {{Wiki|fertility}} and {{Wiki|salvation}} |
| − | # [[The Treasure Vase |Treasure Vase]] (kalasha) - spiritual and material abundance | + | # [[The Treasure Vase |Treasure Vase]] ([[kalasha]]) - [[spiritual]] and material abundance |
| − | # [[The Lotus Symbol in Buddhism |Lotus]] (padma) - mental and spiritual purity | + | # [[The Lotus Symbol in Buddhism |Lotus]] ([[padma]]) - [[mental]] and [[spiritual]] [[purity]] |
| − | # [[Conch Shell in Buddhism |Conch Shell]] (sankha) - the fame of Buddha's teachings | + | # [[Conch Shell in Buddhism |Conch Shell]] ([[sankha]]) - the [[fame]] of [[Buddha's teachings]] |
| − | # [[The Endless Knot |Endless Knot]] (shrivasta) - infinite wisdom of the Buddha | + | # [[The Endless Knot |Endless Knot]] (shrivasta) - [[infinite]] [[wisdom of the Buddha]] |
| − | # [[The Victory Banner|Victory Banner]] (dhvaja) - victory of the Buddha's teachings and wisdom over ignorance | + | # [[The Victory Banner|Victory Banner]] ([[dhvaja]]) - victory of the [[Buddha's teachings]] and [[wisdom]] over [[ignorance]] |
| − | # [[Buddhist Wheel Symbol (Dharmachakra) |Wheel (dharmachakra)]] - the teachings of the Buddha | + | # [[Buddhist Wheel Symbol (Dharmachakra) |Wheel (dharmachakra)]] - the [[teachings of the Buddha]] |
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Revision as of 12:24, 31 January 2016
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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
