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